ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marino Grimani. 1595-1606. AR Osella (37mm, 9.53 g, 10h). Matteo Vitturi, mintmaster. Dated RY 2 and 1596 MV. Near VF.

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Lot: 762. Estimated: $ 400

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Marino Grimani. 1595-1606. AR Osella (37mm, 9.53 g, 10h). Matteo Vitturi, mintmaster. Dated RY 2 and 1596 MV. St. Mark seated right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left; in exergue, · ANNO II · / Lion of St. Mark rampant left, holding cross; in exergue, 1596 · M · V. Paolucci, Zecca 79; Werdnig 75. Toned, some edge marks, minor light scratches and marks. Near VF. Rare.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex El Medina Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 479, 21 October 2020), lot 479; Luma Collection (Spink 136, 7 October 1999), lot 424 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 14:13:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.