1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo II 1702 front 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo II 1702 back
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1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo II

1702 year
Gold 13.86 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise II Mocenigo (1700-1709)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1702
Value
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini (80)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.86 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121459
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion of St. Mark rampant to left, holding sword vertically with serpent coiled around blade, castle to right, galley at sea to left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRVDENTIA ET FORTITVDO·

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo II 1702 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) 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 Mocenigo II, who was the Doge of Venice from 1700 to 1709. 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 France. Despite these challenges, the Republic of Venice continued to issue coins like the 1 Osella, which were used for ceremonial purposes and as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.