1 Marcello - Giovanni Mocenigo ND
| Silver | 3.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Giovanni Mocenigo (1478-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1478-1485 |
| Value | ½ Lira |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#79628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Christ seated facing on throne.
Lettering: TIBI SOLI GLORIA / IC - XC
Comment
Giovanni Ser di Mocenigo, Jr. (1409 – September 14, 1485), Pietro Mocenigo's brother, was duke of Venice from 1478 to 1485. He fought at sea against the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II and on land against Ercole I d'Este, duke of Ferrara, from whom he recaptured Rovigo and the Polesine. He was interred in the Basilica di Santi Giovanni e Paolo, a traditional burial place of the doges. His dogaressa was Taddea Michiel (d.1479), who was to be the last dogaressa to be crowned in Venice until Zilia Dandolo in 1557, almost a century later.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Mocenigo
Interesting fact
The 1 Marcello - Giovanni Mocenigo coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of the Doge of Venice, Giovanni Mocenigo, on one side, and the Lion of St. Mark on the other. This design was used for a short period of time during Mocenigo's reign, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
