CNG 93, Lot: 1775. Estimate $300. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AR Ducato (40mm, 22.75 g, 3h). Raimondo Bembo or Rizzardo Balbi, mintmaster. Struck 1779-1781. S. Marco enthroned right, blessing Doge, kneeling left, both holding banner; mintmaster initials in exergue / Lion of S. Marco standing left, head facing, forepaw supporting open Gospel; tower to left; in exergue, three rosettes. CNI VIII 58; Papadopoli 36; Paolucci 12. VF, toned, three small hairline flan cracks.

From a European Collection.