Classical Numismatic Group > Triton XXVII | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
Lot number: 1076 Price realized: 3,500 USD (Approx. 3,206 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marcantonio Giustinian. 1684-1688. AR Osella (37mm, 9.42 g, 5h). Dated RY 1 (AD 1684/5). St. Mark seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left / Angel flying left, holding ducal crown and raising hand, over view of the Piazzetta of St. Marco and three galleys. Paolucci, Zecca 167; Werdnig 164. Richly toned, a few minor edge marks. VF. A pleasing example of this city view type depicting many of Venice's most famous landmarks. From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 26 (27 June 2003), lot 3126. Estimate: 4000 USD |