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¼ Ducato pattern ND
| Gold (.999) | 9.13 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Carlo Ruzzini (1732-1735) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1732-1733 |
| Value | ¼ Ducat (7⁄4) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 9.13 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130992 |
|---|---|
| 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 Pattern ¼ Ducato (pattern) ND (1732-1733) from Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 9.13 g is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Republic of Venice. The coin was issued during the reign of Doge Alvise Mocenigo III, who was instrumental in implementing reforms to stabilize the Venetian economy and strengthen the republic's position in European trade. Despite these efforts, the Republic of Venice would eventually fall to Napoleon's forces in 1797, marking the end of an era for this powerful and influential maritime republic.
