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1 Osella - Domenico Contarini

Issuer Republic of Venice
Year 1661
Type Non-circulating coin
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Obverse lettering ·S·M·V·DOMIN·CONT·D·G·DVX ·T·B·
Reverse description Two standing female figures facing one another in the field, representing Venice and Faith or a personification of the Republic exchanging a pledge or vow, each holding a floral or foliate branch; the figures are draped in flowing classical robes. A small fleur-de-lis ornament is visible between them. The Roman numeral III appears in the lower exergue, denoting the third year of the Doge's reign. The surrounding legend reads ·VOLVNT HOC·PIGNORE · IVNGI ·A·III·, translating as 'They wish to be joined by this pledge, year III.'
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