CNG 111, Lot: 974. Estimate $250. Sold for $360. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Andrea Dandolo. 1342-1354. AV Ducato (21mm, 3.54 g, 6h). St. Mark standing right and Doge kneeling left, holding banner between them; crescent below Doge / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing nine stars; pellet between feet. Cf. CNI VII 38/39; cf. Papadopoli 1; cf. Paolucci 1 (all refs. for type, but without additional crescent on obv.). Good VF, die rust.

From the PRB Collection.