© Artemide Aste
½ Scudo - Giovanni Corner I ND
| Silver (.948) | 15.914 g | 36 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.