CNG 87, Lot: 1507. Estimate $150. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

AUSTRIA, Empire. Franz Josef I. Emperor, 1848-1916. CU 15 Centisimi (30mm, 15.85 g, 12h). Venedig (Venice) mint. Dated 1852. Crowned double-headed eagle facing, with wings spread, holding sword and orb; on breast, coat-of-arms between Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece; crown above / Denomination in two lines; date in exergue. CNI VIII 2; Pagani 257; Gigante 24; KM (C) 33. Good VF, brown surfaces, some light cleaning marks.

From the HLT Collection.