Italian States, Papal States, Sixtus V, 1585-1590. Piastra, 1588 (Anno IIII - Year IV), Rome mint, plain edge, 31.38g. * SYXTVS * V * PON * MAX * AN * IIII, bust left, wearing zucchetto and mantum, mint master initials “GT” (Guglielmo Tronci) within a heart surmounted by a cross. / * IN * TE * SITIO *, St. Francesco kneeling left, receiving rays from dove to upper left, tree to right, city in background to left and “ROMÆ” in exergue (Dav. 8329; Berman 1313).

Very fine with even wear, possibly plugged and expertly repaired at 8 o’clock obverse = 12 o’clock reverse, rare.

From the “Doge” Collection.