ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius II. 1503-1513. AR Giulio (27mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Rome mint. Dies by Piermaria Serbaldi da Pescia. Good VF.

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Lot: 1043. Estimated: $ 7 500

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

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ITALY, Papal (Papal state). Julius II. 1503-1513. AR Giulio (27mm, 3.70 g, 3h). Rome mint. Dies by Piermaria Serbaldi da Pescia. Bust right, wearing mantum and zucchetto / Sts. Peter and Paul embracing. MIR 558; Muntoni 24; Berman 570. Toned, minor deposits. Good VF. Extremely rare. A wonderful portrait coin.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Gadoury Online Auction 40 (24 April 2023), lot 83 (hammer €15,000).

Piermaria Serbaldi gained fame as an engraver of gems. Vasari says he was “grandissimo imitatore delle cose antiche” He was made engraver of the Roman mint for life in 1499 remaining in office till 1522. His consummate mastery of working in low relief is found on this very rare Giulio of the warrior pope Julius II.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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