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1 Osella - Giovanni Corner II

Issuer Republic of Venice
Year 1710
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Value 1 Osella = 78 Soldi (3.9)
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Obverse description A large, full-faced winged Lion of St. Mark occupies the central field, depicted in high relief with an elaborate mane, spread wings, and a crowned head facing the viewer directly. The lion holds a book beneath its forepaw and displays a prominent tail curling to the right. A beaded inner border frames the design, with the circular legend reading S·MARCVS VENETVS· interrupted at the base by the mintmaster's initials M·A·B, set within a cartouche in the exergue. The rendering is bold and emblematic, consistent with the ceremonial artistic tradition of Venetian oselle coinage.
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Mintage 1710 MB - II
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