Italy
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Venice. Francesco Loredan gold Striking of a Silver 1/4 Ducato (2 Zecchini) ND (1752-62)-GAC, Paolucci-8, CNI-33, mintmaster Giacomo Antonio Contarini, AU58 NGC. Obv. Kneeling Doge accepting the banner from St. Mark. Rev. Lion of St, Mark standing left. Well-struck for this normally poorly struck issue, with nice, original mint luster and no significant flaws.
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD