★ Venice Fighting the Turks ★

ITALY. Papal States. Alexander VIII (Pietro Vito Ottoboni), 1689-1691. Piastra (Silver, 42.5 mm, 32.14 g, 12 h), Rome, Anno II and MDCXCI = 1691. ALEXAN · VIII - · PONT · MAX · A · II / HAMERANVS ( triskeles stops ) Capped bust of Alexander VIII to right, wearing stola. Rev. LEGIONEM AD BELLVM SACRVM INSTRVCTA / MD-CXCI Church standing left with temple and standard. Berman 2173. Muntoni 12. Light toning. Extremely fine.

From the Dr. Pelc Dens Sapientiae Collection, USA.

The reverse commemorates papal aide to Venice in its fight against the Ottomans.