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1 Ducato - Carlo Ruzzini ND
| Silver (.8264) | 23.4 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Carlo Ruzzini (1732-1735) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1734 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Silver (.8264) |
| Weight | 23.4 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 was used as a means of payment for the Venetian army during the War of the Polish Succession in 1733. It was a time of economic hardship for the Republic of Venice, and the government decided to debase the coinage by reducing the silver content of the 1 Ducato from .996 to .8264. This decision was met with resistance from the public, who saw it as a devaluation of their currency. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until the fall of the Republic of Venice in 1797.
