

Italy. Venezia (The Serenissima). Francesco Donà, doge LXXIX, 1545-1553. Zecchino (Gold, 20.61 mm, 3.47 g). FRAN DON - S M VENET, St. Mark standing right, holding book of Gospels and presenting banner inscribed DVX to doge, kneeling to left. Rev. SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCATV, Christ, nimbate, standing facing in mandorla with twelve stars, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels. CNI 89 var. Montenegro 446. Friedberg 1321. Very Fine.