Description
Papal States, Benedict XIV (1740-58), Trial of the Coinage, Silver Medal 1742 by Hamerani. Bust right with camauro, mozzetta and stole, BENED XIV PONT MAX A III. Rev, Keys decussate under cardinal’s umbrella, EX PROBATAE MONETAE SEGMENTIS, FIDES PVBLICA 1742 in exergue (Patrignani 12a). Extremely Fine, rev. better, toned.
Issues as a prize to the officers of the mint.