CNG 93, Lot: 1737. Estimate $300. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Leonardo Donato. 1606-1612. AR Scudo della croce (42mm, 31.44 g, 3h). Sebastiano Contarini, mintmaster. Struck 1606/7. Ornate cross fleurrée with central rosette; pellet at end of each bar; leaf in each quarter; mintmaster initials in exergue / Nimbate facing half-length Lion of S. Marco, forepaw supporting open Gospel, within shield frame; value in exergue. Cf. CNI VIII 17 (for type); Papadopoli 83; Paolucci 19. VF. Attractive example.

From a European Collection.