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

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

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.

U. Klein. "Von Paradies zu Paradies: Theriak und Theriak-Kapseln," SM 218 (June 2005), pp. 35-42.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 7.70 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.