© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducatone - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Silver (.948) | 28.1 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | 1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Silver (.948) |
| Weight | 28.1 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, in background, to either side, ship at sea and rocky island on horizon, value '124' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEMOR·ERO·TVI·IVSTINA·VIRGO
124
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducatone coin from the Republic of Venice features an image of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the symbol of Venice, the Lion of St. Mark, holding a book and a sword. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time and is now considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
