1 Ducato - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) front 1 Ducato - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) back
1 Ducato - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) photo
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1 Ducato - Giovanni Dandolo ND

 
Gold 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni Dandolo (1280-1289)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1280-1289
Value
Ducato = Zecchino = 18 Grossi = 2 Lire 8 Soldi (2.4)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113592
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jesus standing, facing front.

Lettering: . SIT • T • XPE • DAT' • Q • TV / REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT •

Comment

References:

Montenegro 43;
Gamberini 48;
Paolucci 1;
Papadopoli 1.

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducato coin was used as a means of payment for goods and services, and its value was equivalent to 120 soldi or 240 denari.