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½ Ducato - Francesco Loredan ND
| Silver (.8264) | 11.7 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Loredan (1752-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1753 |
| 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#89177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducato - Francesco Loredan ND (1752-1753) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features an image of the Doge of Venice, Francesco Loredan, on one side, and the Venetian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted during Loredan's reign as Doge, which lasted from 1752 to 1753.
