CNG 93, Lot: 1770. Estimate $500. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marco Foscarini. 1762-1763. AR Scudo della croce (42mm, 30.78 g, 4h). Zuanne Dolfin, mintmaster. Struck 1761/2. 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. CNI VIII 5/3 (obv./rev.); Papadopoli 12; Paolucci 7. Good VF, toned. Rare.

From a European Collection.