CNG 93, Lot: 1764. Estimate $300. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Cornaro. 1709-1722. AR Scudo della croce (43mm, 31.64 g, 5h). Alvise Minotto, or Angelo Malipiero, mintmaster. Struck 1714-1715 or 1719-1721. 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. Cf. CNI VIII 42 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 15 (for type); Paolucci 17. Good VF, toned, small area of weak strike, minor shift strike.

From a European Collection.