CNG 94, Lot: 1783. Estimate $3000. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Genova. The Biennial Doges. 1528-1797. AR Mezzo scudo stretto con data (35mm, 18.75 g, 6h). Third Phase. Dated 1676. ET REGE EOS 1676 I • L • M, La Beata Vergine, seated right on cloud, holding scepter and Bambino; six-rayed star at beginning and end of legend; five-rayed star stops / + DUX ET GVB REIP GENV, large cross pattée; pellet at end of each crossbar; stars in quarters. CNI III 17; MIR 297/27. VF, toned, a few surface scratches. Very rare.