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¼ Ducato - Alvise Pisani Off-metal trial strike ND
| Gold (.999) | 6.62 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Pisani (1735-1741) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1735-1737 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (31⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.62 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110188 |
|---|---|
| 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: QVAR·DVCAT·VENET·
Comment
Off-metal strike of KM#550.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Ducato - Alvise Pisani (Off-metal trial strike) ND (1735-1737) from Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 6.62 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was likely produced as a prototype or sample. This makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the coinage of the Republic of Venice.
