Description
ITALY
Vatican, Vacant See, Cardinal Bartolomeo Pacca (1823). Roman half-scudo (mezzo scudo romano) 1823, B, Bologna.
Obverse: SEDE VACANTE – (date). Shield bearing the coat of arms of Cardinal Camerlengo Bartolomeo Pacca, surmounted by the cardinal’s insignia and a dove.
Reverse: AVXILIVM – DE SANCTO. Allegory of the Church seated on clouds, with a halo, holding a basilica and keys; below (mint mark).
MIR.3068 - B.3249; Silver – 13.29 g – 34 mm – 12 h
NGC UNC DETAILS CLEANED (8302753-023).
This specimen has seen very little circulation and displays a lovely patina with iridescent highlights. The edges have been lightly brushed. Superb in mint condition.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU must pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, successful bidders from within the EU will also be required to pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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