ITALY. Papal Coinage. Pius IX, 1846-1878. Scudo 1853 (Silver, 37 mm, 26.91 g, 7 h), Rome. PIVS IX PONT MAX AN VII Bust of Pius IX to left. Rev. SCVDO / 1853 between laurel branches; mintmark R below. Berman 3309. Davenport 194. Pagani 394. A few light marks and with some uneven toning, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from C. Hondtong on 11 March 1991.