Italy
Venice. Marino Grimani (1595-1605) gold 1/4 Zecchino ND MS63 NGC, CNI-VIIb.152. 0.87gm. • MΛRIN | • GRIMΛN, Doge kneeling left before St. Mark (standing right, receiving banner, DVX (stacked) to right / • EGO • SVM • | • LVX • MVN •, Christ in glory (surrounded by mandorla) standing facing, 5 stars to either side, one below. A generally much scarcer issue than the larger full Zecchinos, and currently the only example certified by NGC, splendidly minted with just minor obverse doubling and a stunningly crisp reverse.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-900 USD