Benedict II Civran defeating the Tripoli corsairs

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LocationVenice, Republic of
Year1753
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight10.78 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
NoticeObverse: Giovanni Battista Pasinetti
Reverse: Marco Alcaini
Reference(s) Montagu#CCA8, Voltolina#1528
Obverse descriptionNimbate Lion of Saint Mark turned left, holding the arms with the Civran family arms.
Obverse letteringVICTORI • MILITI • PVBLICA • LIBERALITAS * * S * C *
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionNaval battle scene.
Reverse lettering* BELLICA • CIVRANI • VIRTVTE * * 1753 *
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1753  - -
Catalog ID6903660530
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