½ Ducato - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) front ½ Ducato - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) back
½ Ducato - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) photo
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½ Ducato - Lodovico Manin ND

 
Silver (.8264) 11.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Ludovico Manin (1789-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1797
Value
½ Ducato (3.1)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Silver (.8264)
Weight
11.7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#274485
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

The ½ Ducato coin from the Republic of Venice features an image of Lodovico Manin, the last Doge of Venice, on one side, and the Venetian coat of arms on the other.