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1 Osella - Francesco Morosini
| Issuer | Republic of Venice |
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| Year | 1689 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, is depicted enthroned and nimbed at left, holding a processional cross-staff in his right hand; before him, Doge Francesco Morosini kneels in supplication at right, wearing ducal robes and the corno ducale. A decorative rope-like inner border frames the central composition. The legend encircling the field reads ·S·M·VEN·FRAN·MAVROC·D·, identifying Saint Mark of Venice and the Doge, with ·ANNO·II· and ·Z·Q· inscribed in the lower portion, denoting the second year of his dogeship and the mint officer's initials. |
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| Obverse lettering | ·S·M·VEN·FRAN·MAVROC·D ·ANNO·II· ·Z·Q· |
| Reverse description | A broad sword is depicted vertically at center, its hilt at lower center and blade pointing upward, symbolizing military authority and justice. Flanking the sword on both sides are elaborate symmetrical foliate scrolls and acanthus-like ornamental branches in high relief, filling the field in a rich Baroque decorative style. The Latin motto ICTV NON ABSTINET, meaning 'it does not withhold the blow,' is inscribed around the field, referencing Morosini's celebrated martial prowess as the conqueror of the Peloponnese. |
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