Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 1303. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $257. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Bologna. Republic. 15th century. AR Grosso (1.62 g, 12h). Lion rampant left; holding banner / St. Petronius, wearing episcopal regalia, seated facing, holding model of city and crozier. CNI X 25; Biaggi 401. VF, toned.

Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VIII (27 September 1989), lot 689.

Struck while the Bentivoglio family controlled the city.