CNG 93, Lot: 1766. Estimate $5000. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Carlo Ruzzini. 1732-1735. AR Osella (38mm, 9.81 g, 12h). Commemorating the Return of the Mortal Remains of San Pietro Orseleo from France and their Installment in the Basilica of San Marco. Bartolomeo Zen mintmaster. Dually dated RY 2 and 1733. CAROLI RVZINI PRINCIPIS MVNVS •, nimbate Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; in exergue, ANNO • II flanked by stars above B • Z / OSSIBVS RECEPTIS DIV • PETR • VRSEOLI (star), ornate ossuary surmounted by corno ducale set on cushion; colomba dello Spirito Santo above; in exergue, date flanked by rosettes. CNI VIII 50; Paolucci, Zecca 216; Werdnig 214. Superb EF, toned.