CNG 93, Lot: 1769. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Loredano. 1752-1762. AV Mezzo Zecchino (18mm, 1.71 g, 12h). San Marco standing right, blessing Doge kneeling left and holding banner / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing sixteen stars. CNI VIII 58; Papadopoli 5; Paolucci 6. VF, one small circular punch mark on obverse, close group of five on reverse. Rare denomination.
From a European Collection.