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1 Ducato - Domenico Contarini
1666 (1666-1675) years| Silver (.826) | 22.4 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Domenico II Contarini (1659-1674) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 (1666-1675) |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Silver (.826) |
| Weight | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#386354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Domenico Contarini 1666 coin is that it features an image of the Doge of Venice, Domenico Contarini, on one side, and the symbol of the Venetian Republic, the Lion of St. Mark, on the other. This coin was minted during Contarini's reign as Doge, which lasted from 1666 to 1675.
