ITALY. Venice. Theriac Box Seal (Circa 17th century). Produced by the Struzzo d'Oro pharmacy.

Obv: THERIACA FINA AL STRUZZO DORO V.
Ostrich standing left, with small serpent in beak; in left field, the lion of St. Mark.
Rev: Blank.

Cf. U. Klein. "Von Paradies zu Paradies: Theriak und Theriak-Kapseln," SM 218 (June 2005), pp. 35-42; Roma Numismatics Limited E-Sale 56/1331.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 6.72 g.
Diameter: 24 mm.