CNG 93, Lot: 1765. Estimate $300. Sold for $425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Cornaro. 1709-1722. Æ Soldo con la Beata Vergine da 12 bagattini (21mm, 1.29 g, 6h). Crowned and nimbate half-length Lion of S. Marco facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; value in exergue / La Beata Virgine seated facing on crescent set on clouds, holding il bambino Gesù; arch of stars above. CNI VIII 130; Papadopoli 84; Paolucci 38. Near VF, browned surfaces, holed. Extremely rare.

From a European Collection.