Osella (pl. oselle)

The Osella was a silver coin or medal, gifted to the aristocracy in replacement for the traditional gift of game birds (osei), from 1521.

  • Venetian coinage

    Venetian coinage

    The Republic of Venice issued a wide range of coins, of many, and changing, denominations, including the ducato, scudo, soldo, lira, and many more.

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