Republic of Venice, Alvise Mocenigo III, 1722-1732, Ducato, Venice

Republic of Venice. Alvise Mocenigo III, 1722-1732. Ducato of 124 Soldi, Venice. Silver 27.88 g.; 46 mm.
Obverse: The lion of Saint Mark on the right, facing the Doge on his knees. Obverse caption: *S*M*V*ALOY❁MOCENI❁D* / ❁V*Q❁ //
Reverse: Saint Giustina standing, facing, pierced by a dagger, holding a palm in her right hand and a book in her left, with two sailing galleys in the background and two mountains on the horizon. Reverse caption: ❁MEMOR*ERO*TVI*IVSTINA*VIR / ❁124❁

V Q = Vincenzo Querini. CNI: 17. Papadopoli: 17.

Beautiful specimen, with a beautiful golden patina in the legends! Interesting representation of Saint Giustina on the reverse. Double strike. Scratch or possible graffito on the obverse, above the lion's head.
Almost uncirculated AU 50-53