CNG 93, Lot: 1740. Estimate $200. Sold for $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Contarini. 1623-1624. AR Mezzo Scudo della croce (35mm, 15.45 g, 5h). Ferigo Molin, mintmaster. Struck 1624. 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 68 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 58 (for type); Paolucci 10. VF, toned. Rare.

From a European Collection.