ITALY. Venice. Scudo dOro, ND (1523-39). Andrea Gritti. NGC MS-64.3.32 gms. Fr-1448; Paolucci-3. An enticing near gem, this broad gold issue features brilliant luster and a rather sharp, bold strike. The central design on the reverse, the winged lion of St. Mark, is fully visible here, an aspect which can often be weak on more poorly struck examples.