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1 Ducato - Leonardo Loredan ND
| Gold | 3.50 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Leonardo Loredan (1501-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1501-1521 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#117767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: . SIT • T • XPE • DAT • Q • TV • REGIS • ISTE • DVCAT' •
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin was used as a means of payment for the Venetian Republic's military forces during the Italian Wars, which lasted from 1494 to 1559. The coin's gold content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency, and it was widely accepted throughout Europe during this time period.
