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¼ Ducato - Pietro Grimani ND
| Silver (.8264) | 5.85 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Pietro Grimani (1741-1752) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1752 |
| Value | ¼ Ducato (31⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Silver (.8264) |
| Weight | 5.85 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113916 |
|---|---|
| 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: QVAR·DVCAT·VENET·
Translation:
Quart Ducatus Venetiae
quarter ducat of Venice
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducato - Pietro Grimani ND (1741-1752) 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, Pietro Grimani, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, which is a symbol of Venice's patron saint. This design was specifically chosen to commemorate Grimani's election as Doge in 1741, and it is not found on any other coins from the Republic of Venice.
