303, Lot: 873. Estimate $75. Sold for $45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise Contarini. 1676-1684. AR Mezza Liretta – 10 bagattini (19mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Uncertain mintmaster. Doge kneeling right before
corno Ducale; in clouds to right, Mary holding infant Christ / Justitia standing facing, holding sword and scales. Paolucci 16. Near Fine, toned, severely clipped, edge chip, traces of glue.
From a European Collection.