Triton XVII, Lot: 1327. Estimate $750. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Andrea Gritti. 1523-1538. AV Scudo d’oro (26mm, 3.31 g, 2h). Cross fleurée; pinecones at ends / Nimbate facing half-length Lion of S. Marco, forepaw supporting open Gospel, within shield frame, CNI VII 314-315; cf. Papadopoli 11 (for type); Paolucci 3; Friedberg 1448. EF, a few minor spots of encrustation, traces of underlying luster.