303, Lot: 866. Estimate $100. Sold for $80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Domenico Contarini. 1659-1675. AR Mezzo ducato nuovo (33mm, 10.95 g, 9h). Angelo Dolfin, mintmaster. Struck from 1666. S. Marco seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left; A D in exergue / Lion of S. Marco standing left; tower to left. CNI VIII 148; Papadopoli 167; Paolucci 15. Good Fine, toned, traces of glue on reverse.

From a European Collection.