303, Lot: 773. Estimate $100. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marco Barbarigo. 1485-1486. AR Marcello – Mezzo lira (22mm, 2.45 g, 10h). Alvise Loredan, mintmaster. S. Marco standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left; Λ to left, L to right / Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. CNI VII 8; Papadopoli 9 var. (legend stops); Paolucci 2. VF, toned, clipped, double struck and weak in areas. Rare.
From a European Collection.