Triton XVII, Lot: 1328. Estimate $750. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Erizzo. 1631-1646. AR Scudo della croce (44mm, 31.58 g, 7h). Gerolamo Contarini, mintmaster. Struck 1639-1640. Ornate cross fleurrée with central rosette; pellet at end of each bar; leaf in each quarter; mintmaster initials in exergue / Nimbate facing half-length Lion of S. Marco, forepaw supporting open Gospel, within shield frame; value in exergue. CNI VIII 131; Papadopoli 51; Paolucci 9. EF, toned.