CNG 93, Lot: 1739. Estimate $300. Sold for $360. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Contarini. 1623-1624. AR Scudo della croce (42mm, 31.33 g, 2h). Zan Battista Contarini, mintmaster. Struck 1623/4. 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 31 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 38 (for type); Paolucci 9. VF, toned.

From a European Collection.