½ Soldo - Alvise Mocenigo III ND (1722-1732) front ½ Soldo - Alvise Mocenigo III ND (1722-1732) back
½ Soldo - Alvise Mocenigo III ND (1722-1732) photo
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½ Soldo - Alvise Mocenigo III ND

 
Billon (.310 silver) 1.41 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo (1722-1732)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1722-1732
Value
½ Soldo = 6 Bagattini (1⁄40)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Billon (.310 silver)
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#383253
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of Christ holding book.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEFENS · · NOSTER

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Soldo coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol on the reverse side, which was added to symbolize the maritime power and influence of the Venetian Republic.