CNG 100, Lot: 823. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papale (Stato pontificio). Pius IX. 1846-1878. AV 5 Lire (17mm, 1.62 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated year 21 and 1866-R. Bust left / Denomination and date within wreath. Muntoni 44; Berman 3336; KM 1380; Friedberg 282. Superb EF. Lustrous.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.