Watch List notes:

ITALY, Venice. Jacopo Contarini, 1275-1280. Grosso (Silver, 20 mm, 2.17 g, 6 h). IA 9TARIN / DVX / S M VENETI The doge, on the left, standing facing, holding scroll in his left hand and receiving banner, held in his right, from Saint Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels with his left hand. Rev. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Paolucci 1. Lightly toned and sharply struck. Extremely fine.