Italian States, Venice, Dalmatia et Albania, Doge Alvise II Mocenigo, 1700-1709. Leone da 80 Soldi, ND (1705-1706), mint master's initials BG (Bernardo Gritti), struck for use in Dalmatia and Albania, plain edge, 11.39g. S * M * V * ALOY * MOCENI •, Doge kneeling before St. Mark, cross-tipped sceptre and mint master's “*B.G*” initials in exergue. / DALMAT * E . T * ALB *, nimbate and winged Lion of St. Mark holding olive branch in his right paw, seaside castle with flag and value “*80*” in exergue (Paolucci 806, [R2]; Montenegro 2269, [R2]).

Very fine, struck on sound metal with even wear. Minor scratches at 3 o’clock on reverse. An attractive example.

From the “Doge” Collection.