ITALY. Venice. Theriac Box Seal (Circa 17th century).

Obv: MADONA [...].
Half-length bust of Madonna right, holding infant.
Rev: Blank.

Cf. U. Klein. "Von Paradies zu Paradies: Theriak und Theriak-Kapseln," SM 218 (June 2005) -; C. Martin, “Les capsules de theriaque”- ; CNG 90/2310 (for obverse type).

Condition: Near very fine.

Weight: 11.16 g.
Diameter: 26 mm.