A. Karamitsos
Auction 698 10-11 Sept 2022
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ITALIAN STATES / VENICE (CYPRUS): Besant (1570) in copper with winged lion of St Mark in centre and date below with inscription "PRO REGNI CYPRI PRESSIDIO". Inscription "VENETOR / FIDES INVI / OLABILIS / BISANTE / I" on reverse. Inside slab by NGC "XF DETAILS / ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE / VENICE SIEGE COINAGE". Cert number: 5785876-001. (Paolucci 907) & (Montenegro 11, page 870).