

Greece. Genoese Maona of Chios and Phocaea, 1346-1566. Imitative Venetian Ducat (Gold, 21.72 mm, 3.39 g). [Pseudo-legend similar to that of Antonio Venier?] / DVX, Doge kneeling left and receiving a banner from St. Mark standing right. Rev. [Pseudo-legend], Facing figure of Christ within mandorla with nine stars. Cf. Ives, pl. XII. Friedberg 2C. Well struck. Extremely Fine. Rare.