303, Lot: 833. Estimate $150. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Bembo. 1615-1618. AR Mezzo scudo della croce – 70 soldi (35mm, 15.55 g, 12h). Paolo Balbi, mintmaster. Struck from 1617. Cross fleurée with leaves in quarters; P B in exergue / Coat-of-arms. CNI VIII 50; Papadopoli 45; Paolucci 9. VF, lightly toned, traces of glue on reverse.

From a European Collection.