ITALY. Venice. Off-Metal Strike -- Gold 1/4 Ducato of 2 Zecchini Weight, ND (1763-67)-DG. Alvise Mocenigo IV. PCGS Genuine--Repaired, AU Details Gold Shield. Fr-Unlisted; KM-Pn163; cf. KM-657 (silver); Papadopoli-III, p. 786, 77. Weight: 6.81 gms. Obverse: Doge kneeling left, holding cruciform staff and receiving blessing from St. Mark seated right; Reverse: Winged and nimbate lion of St. Mark standing left, head facing, resting forepaw upon open Gospels; city model to left. An <strong>INCREDIBLY RAR</strong><strong>E</strong> off-metal striking, this interesting and exotic example features a 2 Zecchini flan whereupon 1/4 Ducato dies (a silver issue) were utilized instead. The flan is slightly wavy, and the noted repair--occurring near the edges--is barely noticeable. Rose gold in color, with a charming overall appearance. Ex: Robert W. Miller, Sr. Collection (Bowers & Merena, 11/1992) Lot # 2648.
