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| Location | Venice, Republic of |
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| Year | 1756 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The winged Lion of Saint Mark in high relief, standing left with head turned back, resting its right forepaw upon the Loredan coat of arms in the left field. A large ornamental shell in the exergue frames the composition below, with the circular legend within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | SANCTUS. MARCUS . VENETUS |
| Reverse description | A detailed naval battle scene depicting two sailing warships engaged in combat, with billowing smoke rising from cannon fire; a galley is visible at left with flags aloft. An ornamental shell cartouche occupies the lower exergue, and the circular Latin legend with the date 1756 runs within a beaded border. |
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