Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1942. Estimate $2000.  Closing Date: Monday, 9 January 2006.  Sold For $5350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venice. Michele Morosini. 1382. AV Ducat (3.41 g, 2h). MIChL' • MAVROCI DVX, • S (over M) • M • VENETI, Doge kneeling before St. Mark, who holds banner / • SIT • T • XPE • DAT • Q • TV • REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT •, nimbate Christ standing facing in mandorla; nine stars around. CNI VII 14; Papadopoli 1; Scarfea 125; Paolucci 1; Freidberg 1228. Good VF. Very rare ducat of a Doge who reigned only four months. ($2000)