Italy, Venice , Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763-1778), silver Osella, 1766

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Italy, Venice , Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763-1778), silver Osella, 1766, AN IV, moneyer: Mario Soranzo, 9.75g (Paol. 249). About Extremely Fine. The lion and the tiger facing symbolize the agreement…
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Italy, Venice , Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763-1778), silver Osella, 1766, AN IV, moneyer: Mario Soranzo, 9.75g (Paol. 249). About Extremely Fine. The lion and the tiger facing symbolize the agreement of the Bey of Tunisia with Venice, with the Latin legend ‘Africa Tygris agit pacem cum rege ferarum’ – the African tiger makes peace with the King of beasts.
Ex. Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 36, 17th February 2007, lot 619.

Specification

Coin Group

World

Denomination

Osella

Metal

Silver

Country

Italy

Weight 9.75 g

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