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Writer Pietro Antonio Serassi

Location Venice, Republic of
Year 1786
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description Right-facing bust of Pietro Antonio Serassi in high relief, wearing a clerical cap and mozzetta. The engraver's signature CORAZZINI F. appears in the lower field. The circular legend runs along the rim.
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Obverse lettering PETRVS • ANTONIVS • SERASSIVS • BERGOMAS CORAZZINI • F •
Reverse description An allegorical figure of History seated in the field, gesturing with her right hand toward a bust of Serassi mounted on a decorated pedestal at left, while holding an open book inscribed VITA DEL TASSO in her left hand; additional books and a herald's trumpet are arranged at her feet, with a heraldic shield at lower right. The upper legend arcs across the rim, and a two-line inscription appears in the exergue.
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