Osella of Alvise Mocenigo, 1724
Two casts, obverse and reverse, of an osella of Alvise Mocenigo, 1724. Obverse: A seated St Mark hands a banner to the kneeling Doge. Legend: 'S . M . V . ALOYSIVS . MOCENICO . D.' Reverse: Justice holding a sword and scales, the lion of St Mark at her feet. Legend: 'MELIOR EST SAPIENTIA QVAM VIRES' (Wisdom is better than strength). Exergue: '*1724*'.
Object Details
| ID: | SEC1334 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Coin cast |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Bembo, Nicolo |
| People: | Mocenigo, Alvise III Sebastiano |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 37 mm |