CNG 93, Lot: 1714. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marco Barbarigo. 1485-1486. AR Marcello – Mezzo lira (24mm, 3.20 g, 9h). Zuanne Michiel, mintmaster. S. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left; Z M flanking / Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. CNI VII 11 var. (rev. legend stops); Papadopoli 8 var. (obv. legend stops); Paolucci 2. Good VF, lightly toned. Rare.

From a European Collection.