1 Ducato - Francesco Foscari ND (1423-1457) front 1 Ducato - Francesco Foscari ND (1423-1457) back
1 Ducato - Francesco Foscari ND (1423-1457) photo
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1 Ducato - Francesco Foscari ND

 
Gold (.999) 3.56 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Francesco Foscari (1423-1457)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1423-1457
Value
1 Ducato = 1 Zecchino = 100 Soldi (5)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#115378
Rarity index
93%

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:

Papadopli 1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Francesco Foscari ND (1423-1457) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - the Doge's hat, which is a distinctive symbol of the Venetian Republic. The Doge's hat is depicted on the obverse side of the coin, along with the image of Doge Francesco Foscari. This design element was used on many coins issued by the Venetian Republic during this time period, and it has become a recognizable feature of Venetian coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1423-1457)  - - - - - -

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