ITALY. Papal Coinage. Pius VI, 1775-1799. Scudo 1780 (Silver, 41 mm, 26.50 g, 12 h), Rome. PIVS SIXTVS PONT M A VI Arms surmounted by tiara and crossed keys. Rev. AVXILIVM DE SANCTO 1780 Personification of the church, facing, sitting on clouds. Berman 2958. Davenport 1471. Muntoni 17 Var. I. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from C. Freytag on 7 July 1946.