Obverse
Religion standing on pedestal with tall cross, St. Mark standing at left, doge kneeling at right, mintmaster's initials in exergue
Lettering: S M V FRANC LAVRED PRINC MVNVS A. VIII.
Reverse
Large rose bush with 5 blooms in ornate vase, Roman numeral date in exergue
Lettering: ROSA SVPER RI VOS AQVARVM
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Krause catalog
X# 316
Ruler
Weight
13.7 g.
Diameter
37
mm.
Subject
Papal gift of a gold rose to Venice
Shape
Round
