1 Ducato - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) front 1 Ducato - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) back
1 Ducato - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) photo
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1 Ducato - Giovanni Dolfin ND

 
Gold 3.56 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni Dolfin (1356-1361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1356-1361
Value
1 Ducato = Zecchino = 24 Grossi = 3 Lire 4 Soldi (3.2)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114226
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jesus standing, facing front.

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducato - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design element - a small kneeling figure of the Doge (the ruler of Venice) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the humility and devotion of the ruler towards the Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Venice.