CNG 93, Lot: 1742. Estimate $200. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Cornaro. 1624-1630. AR Scudo della croce (41mm, 31.59 g, 9h). Zan Alvise Minotto, mintmaster. Struck 1627/8. 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. CNI VIII 49; Papadopoli 41; Paolucci 9. Good VF, toned.

From a European Collection.