© Stack's Bowers
© Stack's Bowers
¼ Ducato - Paolo Renier Off-metal Pattern Strike ND
| Gold (.999) | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Paolo Renier (1779-1789) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1779-1781 |
| Value | ¼ Ducato (31⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion of St. Mark on book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVAR·DVCAT·VENET·
Comment
Struck using KM#700 1/4 Ducat dies, weight of 2 Zecchini.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern ¼ Ducato - Paolo Renier (Off-metal Pattern Strike) ND (1779-1781) from Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold (.999) is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse features a bust of Paolo Renier, the Doge of Venice from 1779 to 1781, while the reverse features the Venetian coat of arms with the Lion of St. Mark holding a book and a sword. The coin's off-metal strike in gold makes it particularly rare and valuable among collectors.
