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¼ Zecchino - Francesco Loredan ND
| Gold (.999) | 0.873 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Loredan (1752-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1752-1762 |
| Value | ¼ Zecchino (5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.873 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110301 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Francesco Loredan, on the other. This coin was minted during Loredan's reign from 1752 to 1762 and is made of .999 gold, weighing 0.873 grams.
