ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Uncertain. Ducato (Gold, 22 mm, 2.21 g, 12 h), a contemporary imitation, uncertain mint, circa 14th-15th centuries. St. Mark standing right, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner inscribed DVX to Doge, kneeling to left and raising his head toward the saint; around, blundered legend. Rev. Christ, nimbate, standing facing in mandorla with nine stars, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; around, blundered legend. A particularly wild imitation. Plugged hole and with traces of mounting and some scratches, otherwise, nearly fine.