¼ Zecchino - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) front ¼ Zecchino - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) back
¼ Zecchino - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) photo
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¼ Zecchino - Antonio Priuli ND

 
Gold (.999) 0.873 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Antonio Priuli (1618-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1623
Value
¼ Zecchino = 2 Lire 3 Soldi (2.15)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
0.873 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#278909
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars

Script: Latin

Lettering: EGO. SVM. - LVX. MVN.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Zecchino coin from the Republic of Venice was minted during the reign of Antonio Priuli, who was the Doge of Venice from 1618 to 1623. The coin features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which was a common design element for coins from the Republic of Venice during this time period. The coin was made of gold (.999) and weighed 0.873 grams. It was a standard circulation coin, meaning it was widely used in everyday transactions within the Republic of Venice.