1 Osella - Paolo Renier (Double Weight) 1784 front 1 Osella - Paolo Renier (Double Weight) 1784 back
1 Osella - Paolo Renier (Double Weight) 1784 photo
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1 Osella - Paolo Renier Double Weight

1784 year
Silver 19.368 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Paolo Renier (1779-1789)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1784
Value
1 Osella = 78 Soldi (3.9)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Silver
Weight
19.368 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#118689
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

6-line inscription with year, date and mintmaster's initials in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAULI
REINERJ
PRINC:MUNUS
ANNO VI
1784
· F * D ·

Comment

Double weight of same design, X#363

Interesting fact

The 1 Osella - Paolo Renier (Double Weight) 1784 coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) is interesting because it was minted with a unique double weight, which makes it stand out from other coins of its time.