1 Ducatone - Silvestro Valier ND (1694) front 1 Ducatone - Silvestro Valier ND (1694) back
1 Ducatone - Silvestro Valier ND (1694) photo
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1 Ducatone - Silvestro Valier ND

1694 year
Silver (.984) 27.65 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Silvestro Valiero (1694-1700)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1694
Value
1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi (31⁄5)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver (.984)
Weight
27.65 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130521
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·VIR
124

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducatone coin was minted during the reign of Silvestro Valier, who was the Doge of Venice from 1694 to 1700. The coin features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which was a common design element for coins from the Republic of Venice. The coin was made of silver with a purity of .984, which is relatively high compared to other coins from the time period. Additionally, the coin weighs 27.65 grams, which is slightly heavier than other coins of similar size and denomination. Overall, the 1 Ducatone coin is a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history from the Republic of Venice.