1 Bagattino - Andrea Vendramin ND
Billon | 0.21 g | 10 mm |
Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
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Doge | Andrea Vendramin (1476-1478) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1476-1478 |
Value | 1 Bagattino (1⁄240) |
Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 0.21 g |
Diameter | 10 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#116548 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion inside a circle.
Lettering: ✠ • S • M • VENETI
Comment
Reference:Papadopoli 16.
Interesting fact
The 1 Bagattino coin was used as a form of payment for goods and services in the Republic of Venice during the 15th century. It was made of Billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of metals, and weighed only 0.21 grams, making it a very small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the 1 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.