1 Osella - Marino Grimani (Double Weight) 1597 front 1 Osella - Marino Grimani (Double Weight) 1597 back
1 Osella - Marino Grimani (Double Weight) 1597 photo
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1 Osella - Marino Grimani Double Weight

1597 year
Silver 14.90 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Marino Grimani (1595-1606)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1597
Value
1 Osella (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.90 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121122
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

5-line inscription with date inside floral wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MVNVS·
MAVROCENÆ
GRIMANÆ
DVCISSÆ
VENETIAR
·1597·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Osella - Marino Grimani (Double Weight) 1597 coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it was minted with a unique double weight standard, which means that it was struck with a higher weight than usual, giving it a thicker and more substantial feel than other coins of its time. This feature was used to signify the importance and value of the coin, and it has become a sought-after characteristic among collectors today.