1 Liretta (pattern) - Giovanni Corner II (Off-Metal Strike) ND (1718-1719) front 1 Liretta (pattern) - Giovanni Corner II (Off-Metal Strike) ND (1718-1719) back
1 Liretta (pattern) - Giovanni Corner II (Off-Metal Strike) ND (1718-1719) photo
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1 Liretta pattern - Giovanni Corner II Off-Metal Strike ND

 
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni II Cornaro (1709-1722)
Type
Pattern
Years
1718-1719
Value
1 Liretta = 20 Soldi
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130394
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length crowned facing figure of Justice, holding sword and scales, lion's head at lower right, mintmaster's initials in exergue, where present.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·IVSTITIAM·DILIGITE·
·A·B·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Liretta (pattern) - Giovanni Corner II (Off-Metal Strike) ND (1718-1719) from Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold is that it is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors due to its unique off-metal strike and limited mintage.