CNG 93, Lot: 1767. Estimate $300. Sold for $320. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise Pisani. 1735-1741. AR Quarter Ducato (31mm, 5.59 g, 9h). Zorzi Foscolo, mintmaster. Struck. S. Marco enthroned right, blessing Doge kneeling left, holding banner; mintmaster initials in exergue / Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; tower to left; in exergue, rosette between two stars. CNI VIII 35; Papadopoli 36; Paolucci 18. Good VF, toned, slight double strike on reverse. Rare in this grade.

From a European Collection.