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1 Ducato - Marco Barbarigo ND
| Gold | 3.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Marco Barbarigo (1485-1486) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1486 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:Papadopoli 1.
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducato coin from the Republic of Venice, featuring Marco Barbarigo, has a unique feature - it has a small hole at the top of the coin, known as a "nail hole." This was added during the minting process to ensure that the coin was made of pure gold and not a counterfeit. The hole was created by a special tool that was used to punch a small hole in the coin without damaging its surface. This feature is a distinct characteristic of Venetian coins from this time period and adds to their historical and numismatic value.
