Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo III, 1725

1 Osella = 78 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1725. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 9.78 g.

Obverse

St. Mark seated at left presenting staff, with cross and pennant at top, to doge kneeling at right, AN. IV and mintmaster's intials in exergue in 2 lines.

Reverse

Crowned female allegorical figure of Venezia seated on throne rising from sea, Lion of St. Mark crouched at feet, 5 ships sailing in middle and far distance, date in exergue.