ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Bembo. 1615-1618. AR Osella (37mm, 9.52 g, 5h). Vincenzo Emo, mintmaster. Dated RY 1 and 1615 VE. VF.Electronic Auction 556 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Bembo. 1615-1618. AR Osella (37mm, 9.52 g, 5h). Vincenzo Emo, mintmaster. Dated RY 1 and 1615 VE. St. Mark seated right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left, supported by bishop standing left / Doge kneeling right, receiving ducal crown from dove flying left; in radiant clouds above, St. Mark facing, holding banner; to right, galley under sail right. Paolucci, Zecca 98; Werdnig 95. Toned, holed, light scratches and marks, minor edge marks. VF. Rare. |