1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1772 front 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1772 back
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1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV

1772 year
Gold 13.78 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1772
Value
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini (80)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.78 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121473
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

6-line inscription with year, date and mintmaster's initials in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALOYSII
MOCENICI
PRINCIPIS
MUNUS·AN:X
1772
M:A:T·

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1772 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 IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. During his reign, Venice was facing significant challenges, including a decline in trade and commerce, and increased competition from other European powers. Despite these challenges, the Republic of Venice continued to mint coins, such as the 1 Osella, which were used for ceremonial purposes and as a symbol of the city's wealth and power.