303, Lot: 765. Estimate $100. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Andrea Vendramino. 1476-1478. AR Marcello – Mezzo lira (26mm, 2.90 g, 7h). Piero Malipiero, mintmaster. Struck from 1477. S. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left; PI to left, M to right / Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. CNI VII –; Papadopoli 9; Paolucci 3. Near VF, lightly toned, minor porosity, glue residue on reverse.

From a European Collection.