ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Carlo Ruzzini. 1732-1735. AR Osella (37mm, 9.72 g, 10h). Bartolomeo Zen, moneyer. Dated RY 2 and 1733 BZ. Good VF.Electronic Auction 556 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Carlo Ruzzini. 1732-1735. AR Osella (37mm, 9.72 g, 10h). Bartolomeo Zen, moneyer. Dated RY 2 and 1733 BZ. Nimbate lion of St. Mark standing facing, wearing ducal crown and resting paw on gospel; ANNO II/ B Z in exergue / Ornate ossuary surmounted by ducal crown set on cushion; radiant dove above. Paolucci, Zecca 216; Werdnig 217. Lightly toned with traces of luster, hairlines, slightly double struck. Good VF. Rare. |