Italy
Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection of World Coins. Venice. Marino Zorzi (1311-13) gold Ducat ND, Fr-1217, Nomisma-3 (R2), Paolucci-1, MS62 NGC. Obv. MA GЄORGIO DVX | • SM • VЄNЄTI, St. Mark standing right presenting banner to kneeling Doge left. Rev. • SIT • T • XPЄ • DΛT' • Q • TV | RЄGIS ISTЄ DVCΛT', Christ standing facing, holding gospels and raising hand in benediction, surrounded by mandorla and stars. An exacting strike on a slightly wavy planchet. Very rare.
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD