Triton XIX, Lot: 2532. Estimate $50000. Sold for $100000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AV 12 Zecchini (49mm, 42.08 g, 1h). St. Mark, standing right, holding Gospel and raising hand in benediction, presenting long cross to Doge, kneeling left on pillow / Christ standing facing, holding globus cruciger and raising hand in benedicition, within mandorla containing sixteen stars. CNI VIII –; cf. Papadopoli 2 (this denomination not listed); Paolucci 12; KM (FR) 1430; Friedberg 1430. Choice EF, lustrous, edge split, rim bump, small scratches on reverse.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.