Award medal for the defenders of Corfu against the Turks

€1.00
LocationVenice
Year1716
TypeAward medal
CompositionSilver
Weight11.37 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
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Reference(s) Voltolina#1384
Obverse descriptionThe 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 letteringIOAN CORNEL DVC PRINCIP AN VIII RES PVB VENET S C
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionBow of a vessel 3/4 to the right within a crown of leaves and flowers.
Reverse letteringCOR CYRA OBSID LIBER III
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverVenice, Italy (771-1870)
Mintage1716  - AN VIII -
Catalog ID4281587060
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