1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1774 front 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1774 back
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1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV

1774 year
Gold 13.82 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1774
Value
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini (80)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.82 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121474
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALOYSII
MOCENICI
PRINCIPIS
MUNUS·AN:XII
1774
.GMB.

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV 1774 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, debt, and a decline in trade. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that there was still a demand for gold coins, and that the Venetian government was taking steps to address the economic issues facing the region. Additionally, the coin's design, which features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, reflects the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the Venetian Republic.