ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Foscari. 1423-1457. AR Grossone da 8 soldi (24mm, 3.04 g, 1h). Struck 1429-1457.

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Lot: 215. Estimated: $ 200

The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – World, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Foscari. 1423-1457. AR Grossone da 8 soldi (24mm, 3.04 g, 1h). Struck 1429-1457. • FRANCISCVS FOSCARI • DVX •, Doge kneeling left, holding banner / + • SANCTVS MARCVS VЄNЄTI •, facing half-length bust of Christ. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe, p. 181; Paolucci 2; MEC 12, 1324 var. (legends). Toned. Good VF. Choice for issue. Rare.

From the Richard A. Jourdan Collection of Medieval European Coins, purchased from Renaissance Coins, 2013. Ex M&M Numismatics Ltd.


Closing Date and Time: 25 March 2020 at 11:11:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.