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½ Scudo - Marco Foscarini ND
1762 year| Silver (.948) | 15.914 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Marco Foscarini (1762-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | ½ Scudo = 70 Soldi (3.5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Silver (.948) |
| Weight | 15.914 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Facing Lion of St. Mark in large ornate shield, value '70' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SANCTVS·MARCVS·VENET·
Interesting fact
The ½ Scudo coin from the Republic of Venice, minted in 1762 during the reign of Marco Foscarini, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including an image of the Lion of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, holding a book and a scroll, symbolizing the city's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.
