Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 2092. Estimate $5000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $5500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Nicolò Marcello. 1473-1474. AV Ducato (3.52 g, 9h). St. Mark standing right, presenting banner to kneeling Doge / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing nine stars. CNI VII 21; Papadopoli 3; Paolucci 1; Friedberg 1236. Near EF, ding at 11:00 and 4:00. Very rare.