ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marcantonio Giustinian. 1684-1688. AR Osella (37mm, 9.42 g, 5h). Dated RY 1 (AD 1684/5). VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1076. Estimated: $ 4 000

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Italy, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marcantonio Giustinian. 1684-1688. AR Osella (37mm, 9.42 g, 5h). Dated RY 1 (AD 1684/5). St. Mark seated right, presenting cross-tipped banner to Doge kneeling left / Angel flying left, holding ducal crown and raising hand, over view of the Piazzetta of St. Marco and three galleys. Paolucci, Zecca 167; Werdnig 164. Richly toned, a few minor edge marks. VF. A pleasing example of this city view type depicting many of Venice’s most famous landmarks.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 26 (27 June 2003), lot 3126.


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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