© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
¼ Ducato - Carlo Ruzzini ND
| Silver (.8264) | 5.43 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Carlo Ruzzini (1732-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1734 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (7⁄4) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Silver (.8264) |
| Weight | 5.43 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130993 |
|---|---|
| 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·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducato - Carlo Ruzzini ND (1732-1734) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Doge of Venice, Carlo Ruzzini, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, which is a symbol of Venice's patron saint. This design was only used on coins minted during Ruzzini's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
