½ Soldo - Giovanni Cornaro I ND
| Billon | 1.02 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Giovanni I Cornaro (1624-1630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1624-1629 |
| Value | ½ Soldo (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#226274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ holding book.
Lettering: + DEFENS NOSTER +
Interesting fact
The ½ Soldo coin was used as a form of payment for the gondoliers who transported people along the canals of Venice. The coin was small enough to be easily carried in a pocket or pouch, and its value was equivalent to half of a soldo, which was the standard unit of currency in Venice at the time. This coin played an important role in the everyday lives of the people of Venice, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
