CNG 87, Lot: 1745. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Genova. Republic. 1528-1805. AR 2 Scudi (58mm, 76.69 g, 10h). Dated 1693. Voided cross fourchée, with floral scroll at each end; in each angle, pellet between facing winged bust of cherub and lis / The Madonna seated facing among the clouds, head right, wearing radiate nimbus crown and holding Holy Infant and scepter; above, two flying cherubim supporting crown of stars. CNI III 6; Varesi 290/26; Davenport 553; KM 82. VF, fields polished, some porosity.

From the HLT Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 41 (19 March 1997), lot 2731.