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303, Lot: 826. Estimate $100.
Sold for $75. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marino Grimani. 1595-1606. AR Trentaduesimo di Scudo – 5 soldi (20mm, 1.13 g, 12h). S. Marco standing left, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left / S. Giustina standing facing, holding quill and Gospel, pierced by sword. CNI VII 157/158 (for obv./rev); Papadopoli 61/69 (same); Paolucci 9. Good VF, toned, pierced. Rare.


From a European Collection.

The unlisted combination of known varieties, the slightly crude fabric and quality of engraving suggest that this piece might be a contemporary imitation.