ITALY. Papal States. Piastra, ND (1676)-I. Innocent XI (1676-89). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.Dav-4086; KM-393; Berman-2092. Long considered one of the most effective popes to have ever lived, Innocent XI was beatified in 1956 by the Vatican. A marvelous example of this heavy silver coin with a baroque portrait and highly detailed depiction of Saint Matthew atop a cloud on the reverse. The surfaces retain considerable luster under attractive gray toning with a number of the commonplace planchet stress marks seen over both sides. For specialists in this niche of Italian numismatics, an irresistible offering.PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.
