ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Sebastiano Veniero. 1577-1578. AR Osella (34mm, 9.64 g, 4h). Dated RY 1 (AD 1577). VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1072. Estimated: $ 3 000

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Silver

Sold For $ 4 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Sebastiano Veniero. 1577-1578. AR Osella (34mm, 9.64 g, 4h). Dated RY 1 (AD 1577). St. Mark seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left, being crowned by angel flying right / Nimbate half-length figure of Christ in clouds above city view of Venice. Paolucci, Zecca 60; Werdnig 56 variante 1. Richly toned, minor edge mark. VF. Very rare. The only osella type issued for this doge.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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