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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Osella - Francesco Loredan
1752 year| Gold | 13.96 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Loredan (1752-1762) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1752 |
| Value | 1 Osella = 4 Zecchini (80) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.96 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with year and date in baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRANCIS
LAVREDANI
PRINCIPIS
MVNVS
AN.I
1752
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Osella - Francesco Loredan 1752 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design that showcases the influence of Byzantine art on Venetian culture. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Doge Francesco Loredan, while the reverse side features an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, surrounded by intricate ornamentation and symbolism. This blend of Eastern and Western artistic styles is a distinctive feature of Venetian art and architecture during this period, and makes the coin a valuable piece for collectors and historians.
