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¼ Zecchino - Alvise Mocenigo III ND
| Gold (.999) | 0.873 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo (1722-1732) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1732 |
| Value | ¼ Zecchino (5) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.873 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#110198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·EGO·SVM· ·LVX·MVN·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Zecchino - Alvise Mocenigo III ND (1722-1732) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Venice. The coin was issued during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo III, who was the Doge of Venice from 1722 to 1732. During his reign, Venice was facing significant challenges, including the decline of its traditional maritime trade and the rise of rival powers such as Austria and Great Britain. Despite these challenges, the Venetian Republic continued to mint high-quality coins like the ¼ Zecchino, which were widely used and respected throughout Europe.
