Sale: CNG 64, Lot: 1547. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003.  Sold For $501. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venice. Giovanni Gradenigo. 1355-1356. AV Ducat (3.47 gm). St. Mark standing right, presenting banner to kneeling Doge / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo containing nine stars. Papadopoli 1; Scarfèa 97. Near VF. Rare. ($750)