1559 Sede Vacante Testone

Sede Vacante 1559 silver Testone issued after the death of Pope Paul IV and before the election of Pope Pius IV. Obverse: Arms of Cardinal Camerlengo Guido Ascanio Sforza, surmounted by umbrella, crossed keys, and the Cardinal's Hat with tassels on each side. Reverse: St. Peter seated in throne. Good Very Fine, bit double strike. Ex-CNG, Sale 60, May 22, 2002, Lot 2130.