Award medal for the defenders of Corfu against the Turks

Location Venice
Year 1716
Type Award medal
Composition Silver
Weight 11.37 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Voltolina#1384
Obverse description The allegorical figure of Venice seated facing right with the Doge`s horn and sceptre and with the Lion of St. Mark on the left, extends a scroll towards the Venetian troops lined up
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IOAN CORNEL DVC PRINCIP AN VIII RES PVB VENET S C
Reverse description Bow of a vessel 3/4 to the right within a crown of leaves and flowers.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering COR CYRA OBSID LIBER III
Mintage
Numisquare ID 4281587060
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