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½ Ducato - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Silver (.8264) | 11.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1774 |
| Value | ½ Ducato (3.1) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Silver (.8264) |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion of St. Mark striding to left, head facing forward, left paw resting on open book, above which is a castle on a hill.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDI·DVCAT·VENET
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducato coin was minted during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1774. The coin features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which was a common design element for coins from the Republic of Venice. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .8264 and weighed 11.7 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the ½ Ducato coin was an important part of the Venetian economy and was widely used for trade and commerce.
