CNG 100, Lot: 822. Estimate $250. Sold for $450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AV 2½ Scudi (19mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated year 10 and 1855-R. Bust left / Denomination and date within wreath. Muntoni 6e; Berman 3306; KM 1117; Friedberg 267. Choice EF. Lustrous.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Winter Collection (Stack’s, 1 February 1974), lot 317.