Italy
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Venice. Pietro Grimani gold Osella of 3 Zecchini 1745-PD, Paolucci-421, Nomisma-320/CDA (R5), CNI-, mintmaster Piero Dona, 10.4 gm, MS61 NGC. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Six-line inscription with date below. Fully lustrous, with the only notable flaw being a flan flaw (as struck) on the obverse at 6:00 between the P and D. A very rare issue and denomination.
Estimate: 4000-6000 USD