CNG 93, Lot: 1744. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Cornaro. 1624-1630. Æ 30 Tornesi per Candia (25mm, 2.67 g, 5h). For use in Candia (Crete). TOPNEΣIA/EΞHNTA in two lines; above, rosette between two stars; star below / Nimbate Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; value in exergue. CNI VIII 168; Papadopoli 133; Paolucci 19. VF, attractive brown surfaces, tiny edge split. Rare.

From a European Collection.