1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1769 front 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1769 back
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1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV

1769 year
Silver 9.77 g 33.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1769
Value
1 Osella = 78 Soldi (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.77 g
Diameter
33.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121112
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

6-line inscription with year and date in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALOYSIO
MOCENICO
PRINC:VENE·
MUNUS·AN·VII
DOMINI
1769

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1769 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the portrait of Doge Alvise Mocenigo IV on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which symbolizes the connection between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.