CNG 93, Lot: 1760. Estimate $200. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Morosini. 1688-1694. AR Mezza Liretta (22mm, 1.79 g, 12h). Mattio Balbi, mintmaster. Struck 1692/3. Doge, corno ducale before on ground, kneeling right in adoration of La Beata Virgine enthroned facing on cloud above, holding il bambino Gesù; value in exergue / La Giustizia standing facing; at feet to right, Lion of San Marco; mintmaster initials in exergue. CNI VIII 85; Papadopoli 67; Paolucci 16. Good VF, toned.

From a European Collection.