© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Ducato - Andrea Vendramin ND
| Gold | 3.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Andrea Vendramin (1476-1478) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1476-1478 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Lettering: SIT • T • XPE • DAT' • Q • TV REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT'
Comment
Reference:Papadopoli 1.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato - Andrea Vendramin ND (1476-1478) coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Andrea Vendramin, who was the Doge of Venice from 1476 to 1478. During his reign, the Venetian Republic was facing challenges from the Ottoman Empire, which had recently conquered the Byzantine Empire and was expanding its territories in the Eastern Mediterranean. Despite these challenges, the Venetian Republic continued to thrive as a major economic and trading power in the region, and the 1 Ducato coin was an important symbol of its wealth and influence.
