Triton XVII, Lot: 1329. Estimate $1000. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Pietro Grimani. 1741-1752. AR Scudo della croce (44mm, 31.30 g, 8h). Francesco Pasqualigo, mintmaster. Struck 1741-1742. 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 7; Papadopoli 15; Paolucci 12. EF, toned.