1 Bagattino - Andrea Vendramin ND (1476-1478) front 1 Bagattino - Andrea Vendramin ND (1476-1478) back
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1 Bagattino - Andrea Vendramin ND

 
Billon 0.21 g 10 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
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
References
Numista
N#116548
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.