1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte 1581 front 1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte 1581 back
1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte 1581 photo
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1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte

1581 year
Silver 9.54 g 34.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1581
Value
1 Osella (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
9.54 g
Diameter
34.9 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127094
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Joseph standing on pedestal.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIRGA·FLORVIT·PRINC·MVNVS·AN·IIII
S·IOS

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte 1581 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Doge Nicolò da Ponte on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other. The coin was minted in 1581 to commemorate the election of da Ponte as the Doge of Venice, a position he held until his death in 1585. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Alessandro Vittoria, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the Renaissance period.