Italian States, Venice. Anonymous civic issue. AR Lirazza (10 soldi) (32.7 mm, 7.32 g, 10 h). struck by decree of 5 January, 1571. Struck after 1571. + SANCTVS MARCVS VENETVS, nimbate Lion of St, Mark facing, grasping book of Gospels in right claw / IVSTITIAM (star) DILIGITE , Justitia seated facing between two lions, holding sword and scales // (star) X (star). Paolucci 725; Papadopoli 274 var. (no star in Rx legend). VF, flan crack 8:00, gray toning.
Ex CNG Auction 324, Lot 600.