303, Lot: 839. Estimate $100. Sold for $70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Contarini. 1623-1624. AR Quattro scudo della croce – 35 soldi (30mm, 7.57 g, 2h). Ferigo da Molin, mintmaster. Struck from 1624. Cross fleurée with leaves in quarters; F M in exergue / Coat-of-arms. CNI VIII 69-72 var. (legend stops); Papadopoli 69-70 var. (same); Paolucci 11. VF, toned, scratches.

From a European Collection.