ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AR Osella (32mm, 9.70 g, 12h). Giacopo Foscarini, mintmaster. Dated RY 10 and 1788 GF. EF.

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Lot: 807. Estimated: $ 400

The J. Eric Engstrom Collection: Venice, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Paolo Renier. 1779-1789. AR Osella (32mm, 9.70 g, 12h). Giacopo Foscarini, mintmaster. Dated RY 10 and 1788 GF. La Serenissima seated right on throne with lion of St. Mark, holding gospels, at her feet; banners and cannons to right; G P in exergue / Legend in five lines within wreath. Paolucci, Zecca 271; Werdnig 269. Attractive iridescent toning, a few minor scratches and hairlines, usual weak strike at center. EF.

From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Varesi 74 (29 April 2019), lot 419.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 14:28:40 ET.

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