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World, Italy, Venice, Marino Grimani, doge, lead bolla (seal), c. 1595-1605
World, Italy, Venice, Marino Grimani, doge, lead bolla (seal), c. 1595-1605
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World, Italy, Venice, Marino Grimani, doge, c. 1595-1605, lead bolla (seal). 36 mm, 45.3 g. The doge receiving standard from St. Mark/six line inscription.
Such a seal was affixed to official communications to demonstrate their authenticity. Surviving examples are rare, and usually in poor condition, as they were typically disposed of on receipt of the documents.
about EF, reverse lustrous, original cord visible, marked. Rare.
cf. Nomisma S.p.a 55, lot 1390 for another example.
