CNG 93, Lot: 1756. Estimate $200. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise Contarini. 1676-1684. AR Ducato (40mm, 22.65 g, 3h). Sebastiano Badoer or Stefano Barbaro, mintmaster. Struck 1677/8. S. Marco enthroned right, blessing Doge, kneeling left, both holding banner; mintmaster initials in exergue / Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; tower to left; in exergue, three rosettes. Cf. CNI VIII 51 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 53 (same); Paolucci 12. VF. Attractive example.

From a European Collection.