CNG 93, Lot: 1753. Estimate $300. Sold for $260. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Domenico Contarini. 1659-1675. AV Zecchino (21mm, 3.45 g, 9h). San Marco standing right and Doge kneeling left, holding banner between them / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing sixteen stars. CNI VIII 237; cf. Papadopoli 8 (for type); Paolucci 1. VF, a few deposits.

From a European Collection.