CNG 93, Lot: 1741. Estimate $100. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Francesco Contarini. 1623-1624. Æ Doppio Bagattino (13mm, 0.47 g, 10h). Pierced cross pattée with central pellet; pellets in quarters / Head of San Marco facing. CNI VIII 120; Papadopoli 97; Paolucci 18. Good VF, brown patina.

From a European Collection.