ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. AV Scudo d’oro (23mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 1552/3). Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 890. Estimated: $ 5 000

World, Gold

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius III. 1550-1555. AV Scudo d’oro (23mm, 3.40 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 1552/3). Coat-of-arms surmounted by crossed keys and Papal tiara / Nimbate bust of Christ left. MIR 977/1; Muntoni 4; Berman 984; Friedberg 69 (Vatican). Toned, slightly wavy flan, light scratch. Near EF. Very rare.

Ex Baldwin’s 71 (29 September 2011), lot 2026 (‘a delightful coin of fine style’); Numismatica Genevensis SA 5 (2 December 2008), lot 886.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 20 September at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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