1 Osella - Francesco Molin ND (1651) front 1 Osella - Francesco Molin ND (1651) back
1 Osella - Francesco Molin ND (1651) photo
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1 Osella - Francesco Molin ND

1651 year
Silver 9.63 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Francesco Molin (1646-1655)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1651
Value
1 Osella = 78 Soldi (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.63 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121126
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large mirror at right directing sun's rays and setting fire to ship in sea at left, date in exergue in 2 lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVPERO·FERVENTE·FOVENTE
·ANNO·
·VI·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Osella - Francesco Molin ND (1651) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features an image of the Doge of Venice, Francesco Molin, on one side, and the Lion of St. Mark on the other. The coin was minted during Molin's reign as Doge, which lasted from 1646 to 1655. The Lion of St. Mark is a symbol of Venice and represents the city's patron saint, St. Mark the Evangelist. The coin's design is a reflection of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Republic of Venice.