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Auction: 329 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 152

Italian States. Venice. Nicolò Tron, Doge (1471-1473). Trono (Lira da 20 Soldi). 6.17 gms. Draped bust of the doge left, wearing ducal biretta, three leaves below; .NICOLAVS..TRONVS.DVX (leaf) - triangular stops, rev. Winged lion of San Marco facing within wreath; S?NCTVS M?RCVS - triangular stops. CNI VII p.147, 22; Paol. 45/2; Biaggi 2901; Papa.9. Venice secured Cyprus during Tron's reign, arresting Ottoman movements in the area through its alliance with the local ruler Uzan Hassan Beg. The Serene Republic's military activities though were costly causing the doge to reform the coinage, which included a new denomination, named after himself, the "Trono". The new coin probed unpopular and the Venetians were offended by the doge's self-promotion. After Tron's death in 1473, the coin was immediately withdrawn.. Toned over light old hairlines, slight graininess. Full, broad flan. Very Fine.

Estimate
$450 to $500