Papal States. Urban V (1362-1370) gold Florin ND AU55 NGC, Avignon mint, 3.51gm, Fr-29, B-201. (Papal keys mm) SAИT | PETRИ, large fleur-de-lis / S • IOHA | ИИES • B •, St. John the Baptist standing facing, tiara above right hand, cross-topped rod in left. The second finest of this gorgeous type from age of the Avignon Papacy certified by NGC, featuring an incredible Mint State-level of detail for the assigned grade--the figure of John the Baptist a showpiece of the engraver's talent with a vividly expressive face and minute hatching on his camel-skin cloak. The surfaces further show no significant marks and the engraver's guide is bold around the reverse margins.

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