ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Nicolò da Ponte. 1578-1585. AR Quarto scudo da 2 lire – 40 Soldi (31mm, 8.79 g, 3h). Andrea Dolfin or Andrea Diedo, mintmaster. Struck 1581-1582 or 1582-1583. Near VF.Electronic Auction 556 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver Sold For $ 120. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Nicolò da Ponte. 1578-1585. AR Quarto scudo da 2 lire – 40 Soldi (31mm, 8.79 g, 3h). Andrea Dolfin or Andrea Diedo, mintmaster. Struck 1581-1582 or 1582-1583. St. Mark seated right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left; A D in exergue / St. Giustina standing facing, holding quill and Gospel, pierced by sword. Paolucci 6. Toned, scratches and hairlines, edge marks. Near VF. |