CNG 93, Lot: 1778. Estimate $300. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Ludovico Manin. 1789-1797. AR Mezzo Scudo della croce (36mm, 14.98 g, 5h). Giacomo Foscarini, mintmaster. Struck 1789. 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 10 (for type); cf. Papadopoli 20 (same); Paolucci 21. VF, lightly toned. Attractive example.

From a European Collection.