Osella of Alvise Mocenigo IV, 1764

Two casts, obverse and reverse of an osella of Alvise Mocenigo IV, 1764. Obverse: An altar, the Madonna in the centre, St Mark and St Matthew on either side, the Creator between angels above. Legend: 'SANTA MARIA DELA PACE'. The maker's initials in the exergue. Reverse: A ducal cap and three roses. Inscription with a border: 'ALOY. MOCENICO PRINCIPIS MUNUS A. II. 1764'. Naval demonstration against the Barbary States 1764.

Object Details

ID: SEC1337
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Foscarini, Marchio
People: Mocenigo, Alvise
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Wellcome Collection
Measurements: Overall: 4 mm x 37 mm