gpnyc collection
ITALIAN STATES - PAPAL STATES - SCUDO DAV-4078.  The striking obverse design depicts the portico of St. Peters Basilica with pilgrims entering. Roman numeral date at bottom. Reverse depicts the ornate coat of arms of Pope Clement X. After over three centuries of aging and obvious careful preservation, this coin displays original grey-brown patina in the recesses with somewhat lighter highlighting of the devices and legends. This patination, combined with the slightest of wear and the absence of
ITALIAN STATES - PAPAL STATES - SCUDO DAV-4078. The striking obverse design depicts the portico of St. Peters Basilica with pilgrims entering. Roman numeral date at bottom. Reverse depicts the ornate coat of arms of Pope Clement X. After over three centuries of aging and obvious careful preservation, this coin displays original grey-brown patina in the recesses with somewhat lighter highlighting of the devices and legends. This patination, combined with the slightest of wear and the absence of
Europe
Italy
1675