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¼ Zecchino - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Gold (.999) | 0.873 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | ¼ Zecchino (5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.873 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 IV ND (1763-1778) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. During his reign, the Venetian Republic was facing significant challenges, including the decline of its traditional maritime trade and the rise of rival powers such as Austria and France. Despite these challenges, the Republic of Venice continued to mint coins like the ¼ Zecchino, which were used for everyday transactions and were a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
