Italy, Venetian Republic (Venice) AV Zecchino (Sequin) ND – Marcantonio Giustinian, 107th Doge (1684-1688)
3.46g. AU/UNC. A charming, lustrous example of this well-known classical type, exhibiting excellent detail and eye appeal. Obv.: St. Mark standing to right, holding book of Gospels and presenting banner to Doge kneeling to left; DVX downwards in field, “M•ANT•IVSTIN – S•M•VENET•”
Rev.: Christ, nimbate, standing facing in mandorla with 16 stars, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; “SIT•T•XPE•DAT•Q•TV – REGIS•ISTE•DVCA” (“Christ, let this duchy that you rule be devoted to you”).
Friedberg# 1341; Paolucci# 1; KM# 385.
Price realized | 500 EUR |
Starting price | 450 EUR |