This was sold at Christie's numismatic auction in Rome on December 13 and 14. The total for the 1269-lot sale was Li196m (£653,000).
Buyer's Premium: 24/18.6 per cent
Exchange rate: £1 = Li 2950
Doge of Venice
ITALY: ANOTHER Renaissance magnate, the Doge of Venice, Antonio Grimani (1521-23). His (29mm diameter) portrait medal made Li2m (£670).