Counter commemorating the victories over the Turks
Counter commemorating the victories over the Turks. Obverse: St Mark seated (left), handing the sacred flag to the Doge kneeling (right). Legend: 'S . M . V . SILVES . VALERIO . D . ' Exergue: 'AN . III.' Reverse: The lion of Venice holding a sword in its fore paw marked with the stars of the constellation Leo; the curve of the earth below. Legend: 'NEC . NUMINA . DESVNT.' (Heavenly aid is not wanting.) Exergue: three rosettes.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0506 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Counter |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Places: | Italy |
| Date made: | 1696 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 38 mm |