CNG 93, Lot: 1738. Estimate $300. Sold for $360. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Antonio Priuli. 1618-1623. AR Scudo della croce (42mm, 31.66 g, 6h). Giacomo Ranier, mintmaster. Struck 1618-1620. 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 27 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 45-7 (for type); Paolucci 16. VF, toned.

From a European Collection.