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Venice. Alvise Mocenigo III gold Osella of 4 Zecchini Anno II (1723) MS64 NGC, KM-Unl., Fr-1378, CNI-VIIIb.65, Paolucci II-380, Bellesia-269 (R4). 13.97gm. Exceptional in preservation and highly elusive, this commendable offering pushes the bounds of the highest quality that could be expected of its type. Osellas were traditionally struck for presentation by the Doge of Venice to important officials and dignitaries, rendering them both highly historical as well as aesthetically impressive, owing to the attention to detail that accompanied their production. A strike in gold, then, is arguably the apex of desirability, and very few such issues survive in higher conditional tiers. This near-gem example exhibits a strike just slightly high-of-center, with rotation unveiling a luminous sheen of glowing luster that rolls across the surfaces, unimpeded by any noteworthy marks or handling. Ironically, in light of their intended use in presentation, many of these Osellas display uneven strikes and other minor issues. While some evidence of this is also apparent here, slight irregularity noted to various features, the primary motifs are easily discernible, including the image of the kneeling Doge, as well as the reverse depiction of Christ blessing the personification of Venice, accompanied by the Venetian lion. We note that this offering is the only example of its type certified by NGC to date.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/italy-venice-alvise-mocenigo-iii-gold-osella-of-4-zecchini-anno-ii-1723-ms64-ngc-/a/3096-30391.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
Venice. Alvise Mocenigo III gold Osella of 4 Zecchini Anno II (1723) MS64 NGC, KM-Unl., Fr-1378, CNI-VIIIb.65, Paolucci II-380, Bellesia-269 (R4). 13.97gm. Exceptional in preservation and highly elusive, this commendable offering pushes the bounds of the highest quality that could be expected of its type. Osellas were traditionally struck for presentation by the Doge of Venice to important officials and dignitaries, rendering them both highly historical as well as aesthetically impressive, owing to the attention to detail that accompanied their production. A strike in gold, then, is arguably the apex of desirability, and very few such issues survive in higher conditional tiers. This near-gem example exhibits a strike just slightly high-of-center, with rotation unveiling a luminous sheen of glowing luster that rolls across the surfaces, unimpeded by any noteworthy marks or handling. Ironically, in light of their intended use in presentation, many of these Osellas display uneven strikes and other minor issues. While some evidence of this is also apparent here, slight irregularity noted to various features, the primary motifs are easily discernible, including the image of the kneeling Doge, as well as the reverse depiction of Christ blessing the personification of Venice, accompanied by the Venetian lion. We note that this offering is the only example of its type certified by NGC to date.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/italy/italy-venice-alvise-mocenigo-iii-gold-osella-of-4-zecchini-anno-ii-1723-ms64-ngc-/a/3096-30391.s?type=CoinArchives3096
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD