Leo XII 1825 Silver Scudo 41mm VF+

Pope Leo XII (1823-9) Anno III, 1825, silver Scudo coin, from the Bologna mint, VF+ condition with ornate loop. Obverse: Leo XII facing left. Reverse: Figure of the Church holding a cross, radiant Eye of Providence above; around, AVXILIVM DE SANCTO (Psalm 20:3 "May he send you help from the sanctuary."). An XF example sold for 450 Euro ($708) at the Munzen & Medaillen GmbH Auction 26 in May, 2008. By Giuseppe Cerbara.