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1 Osella - Alvise III Mocenigo
1728 year| Gold | 17.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo (1722-1732) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1728 |
| Value | 1 Osella = 5 Zecchini (100) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundance standing holding a cornucopia and an olive branch
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN VIRTVTE ET ABVNDANTIA PAX·
1728
Interesting fact
The 1 Osella - Alvise III Mocenigo 1728 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold weighing 17.4g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Venice. The coin was issued during the reign of Alvise III Mocenigo, who was the Doge of Venice from 1722 to 1732. During his reign, Venice was facing significant challenges, including the decline of its traditional industries and trade routes, as well as the rise of rival powers such as Austria and Great Britain. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that Venice was still a major economic and political power in Europe at the time.
