CNG 93, Lot: 1723. Estimate $400. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Veniero. 1554-1556. AV Zecchino (20mm, 3.47 g, 2h). San Marco standing right and Doge kneeling left, holding banner between them / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing twelve stars. CNI VII 46-55 var. (legend stops); Papadopoli 1-3 var. (same); Paolucci 1. VF.

From a European Collection.