ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Ludovico Manin. 1789-1797. AR Osella (33mm, 9.80 g, 12h). Daneile Balbi, mintmaster. Dually dated RY 6 and AD 1794 DB. Near EF.Electronic Auction 556 The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Ludovico Manin. 1789-1797. AR Osella (33mm, 9.80 g, 12h). Daneile Balbi, mintmaster. Dually dated RY 6 and AD 1794 DB. La Serenissima standing facing between two pedestals, head left, holding cross and mirror; serpent entwining around pedestal to right; D B in exergue / Legend in seven lines within dot and reel border. Paolucci, Zecca 277; Wednig 275. Richly toned with traces of iridesccence, usual weak strike at center, a few negligible marks. Near EF. |