1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV (Double Weight) 1772 front 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV (Double Weight) 1772 back
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1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV Double Weight

1772 year
Silver 19.82 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1772
Value
1 Osella = 78 Soldi (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Silver
Weight
19.82 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120829
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:X
1772
:M:A:T:

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo IV (Double Weight) 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 the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. This was a period of significant economic growth and trade for the Republic of Venice, and the coin reflects this prosperity. The coin's double weight and silver composition also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.