303, Lot: 848. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Erizzo. 1631-1646. AR Mezzo scudo della croce – 70 soldi (36mm, 15.11 g, 8h). Domenigo Michiel, mintmaster. Struck from 1632. Cross fleurée with leaves in quarters; D M in exergue / Coat-of-arms. CNI VIII 16 var. (legend stops); Papadopoli 59 var. (same); Paolucci 10. Fine, toned, traces of glue, several punch marks.

From a European Collection.