© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV
1766 year| Silver | 9.711 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | 1 Osella (3.9) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.711 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with year, date and mintmaster's initials, within palm and olive wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALOYSII
MOCENICO
PRINCIPIS
VENETI
MUNUS·AN:IV
1766
·M: * :S·
Comment
Issued to commemorate the peace treaty with the African Bej regarding pirate incursion. The tiger symbolizes Africa, and the lion, the Republic of Venice.Interesting fact
The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1766 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. During his reign, the Venetian economy was facing significant challenges, including inflation and a decline in trade. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that there was still a demand for silver coins, and that the Venetian government was working to maintain the value of its currency. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which reflects the importance of the Doge and the symbolism of the Lion of St. Mark in Venetian culture.
