CNG 93, Lot: 1772. Estimate $300. Sold for $380. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise IV Giovanni Mocenigo. 1763-1779. AR Scudo della croce (43mm, 30.64 g, 4h). Marc’ Antonio Trevisan, mintmaster. Struck 1771-1773. 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. Cf. CNI VIII 69 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 21 (for type); Paolucci 19. VF, toned.

From a European Collection.