British and World Coins

Italy, Silvestro Valier, 1694-1700. Osella 1694, silver, 9.55gms., s m v silvester valerio d, St.Mark standing. right, consigning standard to Doge kneeling; in exergue, anno i., reverse terra mariq two olive trees with trophy of arms attached, one the island of Chios surrounded by waves, and the other, the Peninsular of Narenta; above, eagle wearing corno ducale, with scroll in beak inscribed boni eventvs; in exergue (Chios Nar. Paolucci 177). Rare and toned extremely fine (£800-1,000)