1 Ducato - Nicolò Sagredo ND (1675-1676) front 1 Ducato - Nicolò Sagredo ND (1675-1676) back
1 Ducato - Nicolò Sagredo ND (1675-1676) photo
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1 Ducato - Nicolò Sagredo ND

 
Silver (.8264) 22.70 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Nicolò Sagredo (1674-1676)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1675-1676
Value
1 Ducat (1 Ducato) (31⁄5)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver (.8264)
Weight
22.70 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130994
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Lion of St. Mark striding to left, head facing forward, left paw resting on open book, above which is a castle on a hill.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVCATVS·VENETVS·

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducato coin was used as a means of payment for the Venetian military forces during the Candian War (1645-1669) and was also used as a symbol of the Venetian Republic's power and influence in the region.