ITALY. Papal Coinage. Pius VI, 1775-1799. Doppio Giulio 1779 (Silver, 25 mm, 5.28 g, 12 h), Rome. PIVS SEXTVS PONT M AN IV Bust of Pius VI to right. Rev. AVXILIVM DE SANCTO 1779 Personification of the church, facing, sitting on clouds. Berman 2965. Muntoni 38c. Beautifully toned. About extremely fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), privately acquired from Kress in 1964.