Triton XVII, Lot: 1077. Estimate $500. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Genova. The Biennial Doges. 1528-1797. AR Diciasettesimo di Scudo laro (18mm, 2.07 g, 8h). 3rd Phase. Dated 1715-FMS. Cross pattée with stars in quarters / The Virgin, head crowned by seven stars, seated right on cloud, holding scepter and cradling infant Christ. Cf. CNI III 11 (for type); MIR 303/5. EF, traces of toning.

Exceptional quality for this fractional denomination.