ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AR Osella (43mm, 17.50 g, 12h). Commemorating the naval expedition against the Bey of Tunis. Fantin Dandolo, mintmaster. Dated RY 6 and 1784 FD. VF.

Electronic Auction 567
Lot: 835.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

World, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AR Osella (43mm, 17.50 g, 12h). Commemorating the naval expedition against the Bey of Tunis. Fantin Dandolo, mintmaster. Dated RY 6 and 1784 FD. Female figure standing facing, holding spear and resting arm on cannon; cannon, cannonballs, and anchor in background / Legend in six lines within wreath. Paolucci, Zecca 267; Werdnig 265. Richly toned, once cleaned, chased, a few scratches, area of weak strike. VF. In an attractive ornate silver mount.

From the Phi Collection. Ex J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 14:38:00 ET.

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