CNG 93, Lot: 1732. Estimate $300. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Nicolò da Ponte. 1578-1585. AR Mezzo scudo – 80 soldi (34mm, 16.65 g, 2h). S. Marco seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left / S. Giustina standing facing, holding quill and Gospel, pierced by sword; behind, winged lion seated right, head left. CNI VII 218; Papadopoli 24; Paolucci 5. Good VF, lightly toned, traces of porosity on reverse.

From a European Collection.