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LOT 3420
Italy, Venezia (Venice). Bartolomeo Gradenigo AR Grosso. Doge LIII, 1339-1342.
Christ, nimbate, seated facing on decorated throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to upper left and right, IC XC / BA•GRADONICO DVX •S•M•VENETI•, St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner to the doge, on the left, standing facing and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand. Biaggi 2814; MEC 12, 1114; Montenegro 89. Good Very Fine.(2.16gr, 20mm, 8h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3420
Italy, Venezia (Venice). Bartolomeo Gradenigo AR Grosso.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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