½ Scudo - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) front ½ Scudo - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) back
½ Scudo - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) photo
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½ Scudo - Giovanni Corner I ND

 
Silver (.948) 15.914 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni I Cornaro (1624-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1629
Value
½ Scudo (7⁄2)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
15.914 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#116525
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large foliated cross, rose in center, leaf in each angel, all in circle, mintmaster's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOAN·CORNEL·DVX·VEN
F·M

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Scudo coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city of Venice and represented the power and authority of the Venetian Republic.