Papal Coinage
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PAPAL COINS
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Testone. Ancona mint. 9,34 g.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter crowned with papal tiara enthroned, right hand raisedin blessing, holding key in left hand. S PETRVS APOSTOLVS AN {mintmark} CO in exurge.
Reference: Muntoni 39. Patina, good VF.
Estimation: € 125,00. Price realized: 100 EUR (approx. 125 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Testone. Rome mint.
PAPAL COINS
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Testone. Ancona mint. 31 mm 9.10 g.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter crowned with papal tiara enthroned, right hand raisedin blessing, holding key in left hand. S PETRVS APOSTOLVS ANC {mintmark} ONA in exurge.
Reference: Berman 1045; CNI XIV, 35. F/VF.
Estimate CHF 100. Price realized: 140 CHF (approx. 117 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter crowned with papal tiara enthroned, right hand raisedin blessing, holding key in left hand. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Good VF.
Estimate: 80 EUR.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROM Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book.. Mintmark in field right at feet.
Reference: Berman 1040 var.; CNI -; Muntoni -, like. 15-19 (only with ROM instead of ROMA). F.
Estimation DM 200.
PAPAL COINS
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROMA Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field right at feet.
Reference: Berman 1040; CNI 92; Muntoni 15. VF.
Estimation DM 200.
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Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Rome mint. 28 mm 2,85 g.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROMA Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field right at feet.
Reference: Muntoni 17. VF.
Estimate: EUR 100.
PAPAL COINS
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROMA Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field right at feet.
Reference: Munt. 17
Starting Price EUR 30. Price realized: 50 EUR (approx. 73 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Rome mint. 28 mm 2,85 g.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROMA Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field right at feet.
Reference: Muntoni 17. Strong VF.
Estimate: EUR 50. Price realized: 50 EUR (approx. 64 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Paul IV., 1555-1559. |
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Giulio. Ancona mint. |
Giulio. Ancona mint. |
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ANCONA S PAVLVS Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field left at feet.
Reference: (Berman 1046), good very fine
Estimate £ 80-100. Price realized: 120 GBP (approx. 236 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Ancona mint.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ANCONA S PAVLVS Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field left at feet.
Reference: Berman 1046; CNI 72; Muntoni 40. VF.
Estimation DM 200. Price realized: 160 DEM (approx. 73 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
Paul IV., 1555-1559.
Giulio. Ancona mint.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ANCONA S PAVLVS Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field left at feet.
Reference: Berman 1046; CNI 72; Muntoni 40. VF/F.
Obv.: PAVLVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ANCONA S PAVLVS Nimbate St. Paul standing frontal, with sword and book, looking down at book. Mintmark in field left at feet.
Reference: Berman 1046; CNI 102; Muntoni 43. VF.
Estimation DM 150. Price realized: 120 DEM (approx. 54 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
Estimation DM 200. Price realized: 220 DEM (approx. 100 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
SEDE VACANTE - 1559
PAPAL COINS
Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
VF.
PAPAL COINS
Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Reference: Muntoni 2. Attractive example with beautiful toning, VF/XF.
Estimate: 200.00 EUR. Price realized: 360 EUR (approx. 432 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Reference: Muntoni 2/3. Sehr schön
Estimate: 75 EUR. Price realized: 120 EUR (approx. 146 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint. 31 mm 9,41 g.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Reference: M 2. B 1058. VF.
Estimate CHF 250. Price realized: 375 CHF (approx. 277 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Reference: Muntoni 2. VF.
Estimate: 350,00 EUR. Price realized: 725 EUR (approx. 832 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Sede Vacante 1559.
Giulio. 1559. Rome. mint. 27 mm 2,94 g.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: S PAVLVS ALMA ROMA Mintmark in lower right field. Nimbate St. Paul stands with sword and book, looking down at book.
Reference: Muntoni 4. Very scarce, VF.
Estimate: EUR 300. Price realized: 400 EUR (approx. 514 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Sede Vacante 1559.
Testone 1559. Rome. mint. 9.47 g.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: St. Peter enthroned, right hand raised in blessing, left hand holding key. APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge.
Reference: Muntoni I pg. 206, 3; Serafini pg. 285, 5; Berman 1058. Good VF, toned, double struck.
Estimate $200. Price realized: 300 USD.
PAPAL COINS
Sede Vacante 1559.
Giulio. 1559. Rome. mint. 27 mm 2,94 g.
Obv.: SEDE VACANTE 1559 Arms topped with crossed keys and tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS ALMA ROMA Mintmark in lwoer right field. St. Peter stands frontal, with key and book, looking down at book.
Reference: Muntoni 5 var. VF.
Estimate: 150 EUR. Price realized: 140 EUR (approx. 215 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
Pius IV - 26 Dec. 1559 to 9 Dec. 1565
Pope Pius IV (March 31, 1499 – December 9, 1565), born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was Pope from 1559 to 1565. He is generally believed to be the first pope to have died leaving in pectore cardinals unpublished.
Giovanni Angelo Medici was born of humble parentage in Milan, unrelated to the Medicis of Florence. His early career connects itself in some measure with the rise of his elder brother, Gian Giacomo Medici, from the position of a mere bravo to that of Marchese di Marignano.
After studying at Bologna and acquiring a reputation as a jurist, he went in 1527 to Rome, and as the favourite of Pope Paul III was rapidly promoted to the governorship of several towns, the archbishopric of Ragusa, the vice-legateship of Bologna, and in April 1549, to the cardinalate. On the death of Pope Paul IV, he was elected Pope Pius IV on December 25, 1559, and installed on January 6, 1560. His first public acts of importance were to grant a general pardon to the participators in the riot which had closed the previous pontificate, and to bring to trial the nephews of his
predecessor, of whom Cardinal Carlo Carafa was strangled, and Duke Giovanni Carafa of Paliano, with his nearest connections, beheaded. The process, however, was a clear farce, and Pius V renegated its acts.
On January 18, 1562 the council of Trent, which had been suspended by Pope Julius III, was opened for the third time. Great skill and caution were necessary to effect a settlement of the questions before it, inasmuch as the three principal nations taking part in it, though at issue with regard to their own special demands, were prepared to unite their forces against the demands of Rome. Pius IV, however, aided by Moroni and Charles Borromeo, proved himself equal to the emergency, and by judicious management – and concession – brought the council to a termination satisfactory to the disputants and favourable to the pontifical authority. Its definitions and decrees were confirmed by a papal bull dated January 26, 1564; and, though they were received with certain limitations by France and Spain, the famous Creed of Pius IV, or Tridentine Creed, remained the authoritative expression of the Catholic faith. The more marked manifestations of stringency during his pontificate appear to have been prompted rather than spontaneous, his personal character inclining him to moderation and ease.
Thus, a warning, issued in 1564, summoning Jeanne d'Albret, the Queen of Navarre, before the Inquisition on a charge of Calvinism, was withdrawn by him in deference to the indignant protest of Charles IX of France. In the same year he published a bull granting the use of the cup to the laity of Austria and Bohemia. One of his strongest passions appears to have been that of building, which somewhat strained his resources in contributing to the adornment of Rome (including the new Porta Pia and Via Pia, named after him, and the northern extension (Addizione) of the rione of Borgo), and in carrying on the work of restoration, erection, and fortification in various parts of the ecclesiastical states.
On the other hands, others bemoaned the austere Roman culture during this papacy; Giorgio Vasari in 1567 spoke of a time when the grandeurs of this place reduced by stinginess of living, dullness of dress, and simplicity in so many things; Rome is fallen into much misery, and if it is true that Christ loved poverty and the City wishes to follow in his steps she will quickly become beggarly...".
A conspiracy against Pius IV, headed by the Catholic fanatic Benedetto Accolti (a son of a cardinal ousted by Pius III), was discovered and crushed in 1565.
Pius IV, like many of his predecessors and successors, was a nepotist. Among the relatives he favoured, the main figure is that of Carlo Borromeo. Under his reign Michelangelo re-built the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli (in the Diocletian's Baths) and the eponymous Villa Pia, now known as Casina Pio IV and headquarters of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, was designed by Pirro Ligorio in the Vatican Gardens.
He died on December 9, 1565, and was buried in Santa Maria degli Angeli. His successor was Pius V.
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. St. Peter facing on throne wearing papal tiara, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: (Berm.1064; CNI.82), attractive tone, nearly extremely fine
Estimate £ 250-300. Price realized: 220 GBP (approx. 365 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. Nimbate St. Peter facing on throne, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: Berman 1063; CNI 31; Muntoni 3. VF.
Estimation DM 250. Price realized: 200 DEM (approx. 91 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: APOSTOLVS S PETRVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. Nimbate St. Peter facing on throne, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: Muntoni 1. Patina, XF.
Estimate: 150.00 EUR. Price realized: 270 EUR (approx. 324 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. St. Peter facing on throne wearing papal tiara, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: CNI 25; Muntoni 5. VF.
Estimate: 150 EUR.
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. St. Peter facing on throne wearing papal tiara, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: Muntoni 9. Slight weakness in strike, VF.
Estimate: 75 EUR. Price realized: 60 EUR (approx. 92 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome. mint. 31 mm 9,23 g.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: TV AVTEM IDEM IPSE ES/ROMA in exurge. Jesus among the wise men in the temple.
Reference: Muntoni 16, CNI 2. Very scarce. VF.
Estimate: EUR 900.
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS RO {mintmark} MA in exurge. St. Peter facing on throne wearing papal tiara, right hand raised in blessing, key in left hand.
Reference: Muntoni 13. Fine Patina, some rim damage, VF/XF.
Estimate: 100.00 EUR. Price realized: 145 EUR (approx. 174 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. 1563. Ancona mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS /AN{mintmark}CO in exurge. Nimbate St. Peter entrhoned frontal, looking to right, right hand raised in blessing, left hand with key. Sasint divides date 15 63.
Reference: Muntoni 46. Beautiful patina. VF/XF.
Estimate: 125.00 EUR. Price realized: 200 EUR (approx. 240 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Ancona mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS /ANCONA in exurge. Nimbate St. Peter entrhoned frontal, looking to right, right hand raised in blessing, left hand with key. Mintmark in field lower right.
Reference: Muntoni 53. Fine Patina, VF +
Estimate: 100.00 EUR. Price realized: 200 EUR (approx. 240 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Testone. Macerata mint. 9,30 g.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: S PETRVS APOSTOLVS /MACER in exurge. Nimbate St. Peter entrhoned frontal, looking to right, right hand raised in blessing, left hand with key. Mintmark in beginning of legend at left.
Reference: Muntoni 76 var. Patina, VF.
Estimation: € 125,00. Price realized: 180 EUR (approx. 226 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Bianco. Bologna mint. 4,92 g.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Bust of pope right.
Rev.: BONONIA MATER STUDIORVM Lion standing left with banner.
Reference: Berman 1076; Munt. 70. VF.,
Estimation CHF 200. Price realized: 350 CHF (approx. 266 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
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Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: SANT PETRVS ALMA ROMA Nimbate St. Peter stands frontal, holding key and book, looking down at book. Mintmark at bottom right in field.
Reference: Berman 1066; CNI 125; Muntoni 21. VF.
Estimation DM 200. Price realized: 160 DEM (approx. 73 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: A ROMA S PETRVS Nimbate St. Peter stands frontal, holding key and book, looking down at book. Mintmark at bottom right in field.
Reference: Muntoni:23. VF.
Estimate: EUR 50. Price realized: 50 EUR (approx. 64 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)
PAPAL COINS
Pius IV., 1559-1565.
Giulio. Rome mint.
Obv.: PIVS IIII PONT MAX Coat of arms surmounted by crossed keys and papal tiara.
Rev.: ALMA ROMA S PETRVS Nimbate St. Peter stands frontal, holding key and book, looking down at book. Mintmark at bottom right in field.
Reference: Berman 1066; CNI 182; Muntoni 32. VF.
Estimate: 100 EUR. Price realized: 80 EUR (approx. 100 U.S. Dollars as of the auction date)