ITALY, Venezia (Venice). Alvise IV Giovanni Mocenigo. 1763-1779. AR Ducatone – 124 Soldi (44mm, 27.63 g, 11h). Struck
1767. Doge, holding banner, kneeling left before Lion of St. Mark standing right; D G in exergue / San Giustina standing facing, holding palm and Gospels; two ships at sea in background. Paolucci 23; Davenport 1559; KM 664. Richly toned with vivid peripheral iridescence, hairlines, edge marks. Near EF. A stunning piece in hand. Rare.
