CNG 93, Lot: 1746. Estimate $500. Sold for $525. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Nicolò Contarini. 1630-1631. AR Scudo della croce (41mm, 31.45 g, 9h). Domenico Basadonna, mintmaster. Struck 1630. Ornate cross fleurrée with central rosette; pellet at end of each bar; leaf in each quarter; mintmaster initials in exergue / Nimbate facing half-length Lion of S. Marco, forepaw supporting open Gospel, within shield frame; value in exergue. CNI VIII 7; Papadopoli 21; Paolucci 19 . VF. Attractive example. Rare.

From a European Collection.