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© Spink and Son
1 Ducatone - Alvise Pisani Off-Metal Strike ND
1735 year| Gold (.999) | 34.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Pisani (1735-1741) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Value | 1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 34.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130531 |
|---|---|
| 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
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducatone coin from the Republic of Venice, minted in 1735, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted using an "off-metal strike" technique, meaning that the coin was struck on a planchet made of a different metal than the one intended for circulation. In this case, the coin was struck on a gold planchet, even though it was intended to be made of silver. This error in the minting process makes the coin particularly rare and valuable to collectors.
