© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducatone - Pietro Grimani Off-Metal Strike ND
| Gold (.999) | 69.9 g | 43.6 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Pietro Grimani (1741-1752) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1741-1742 |
| Value | 1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi (31⁄5) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 69.9 g |
| Diameter | 43.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#130530 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducatone - Pietro Grimani (Off-Metal Strike) ND (1741-1742) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Venice. The coin was issued during the reign of Doge Pietro Grimani, who was elected in 1741 and served until his death in 1752. During his reign, Venice faced challenges such as inflation, debasement of the currency, and competition from other European powers. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducatone coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its high gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and traders.
