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1 Ducato - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Silver (.8264) | 23.4 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Silver (.8264) |
| Weight | 23.4 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lion of St. Mark striding to left, head facing forward, left paw resting on open book, above which is a castle on a hill.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVCATVS. VENETVS.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin from the Republic of Venice features an image of Alvise Mocenigo IV, the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Mocenigo family on the other. The coin was made of silver (.8264) and weighed 23.4 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during Mocenigo's reign and was used for everyday transactions in the Republic of Venice.
