1 Bagattino - Agostino Barbarigo ND (1486-1501) front 1 Bagattino - Agostino Barbarigo ND (1486-1501) back
1 Bagattino - Agostino Barbarigo ND (1486-1501) photo
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1 Bagattino - Agostino Barbarigo ND

 
Billon 1.53 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Agostino Barbarigo (1486-1501)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1486-1501
Value
1 Bagattino (1⁄240)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.53 g
Diameter
10 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33544
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Venetian winged lion with a flag

Lettering: + • S • M • VENETI •

Edge

Plain

Comment

Gamberini# 238
Papadopoli# 49

Interesting fact

The Bagattino coin was used as a form of currency in the Republic of Venice during the 15th century, and its design featured the image of Agostino Barbarigo, who was a prominent Venetian statesman and military leader. The coin was made of billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighed 1.53 grams. Despite its small size, the Bagattino coin played an important role in the economy of the Republic of Venice, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.