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NYINC Signature Sale 3061 7-8 Jan 2018
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Venice. Alvise Mocenigo IV silver Osella 1774-GMB (Anno XII) MS65+ NGC, Paolucci-257. Obv. Lion of St. Mark facing, holding Gospel in paws. Rev. Four-line inscription, and date, within wreath. Argent-gray patina with a slight reddish tint. The obverse strike is bold, while the reverse has a soft strike on the first "I" of PRINCIPIS as normal for this issue. The surfaces display only tiny marks and the fields are nicely prooflike. A stunning Gem example and the only piece, of this type, certified by either NGC or PCGS. Very rare in this pristine condition.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD
Venice. Alvise Mocenigo IV silver Osella 1774-GMB (Anno XII) MS65+ NGC, Paolucci-257. Obv. Lion of St. Mark facing, holding Gospel in paws. Rev. Four-line inscription, and date, within wreath. Argent-gray patina with a slight reddish tint. The obverse strike is bold, while the reverse has a soft strike on the first "I" of PRINCIPIS as normal for this issue. The surfaces display only tiny marks and the fields are nicely prooflike. A stunning Gem example and the only piece, of this type, certified by either NGC or PCGS. Very rare in this pristine condition.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD