CNG 84, Lot: 1783. Estimate $200. Sold for $410. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Jacopo Contarini. 1275-1280. AR Grosso (21mm, 2.19 g, 6h). IA • 9NTARIN D/V/X to left, • S • M • VЄNЄTI to right, Doge and St. Mark standing facing, holding banner between them / Christ facing enthroned; IC XC across fields; pellet to right of throne’s left leg and between Christ’s feet. CNI VII 5; Papadopoli 2 var. (obv. legend), segno 8; Paolucci 1. Superb EF.