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1 Scudo - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
Silver (.948) | 31.829 g | 44 mm |
Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
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Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1763-1778 |
Value | 1 Scudo = 140 Soldi (7) |
Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
Composition | Silver (.948) |
Weight | 31.829 g |
Diameter | 44 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#89438 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing Lion of St. Mark in large ornate shield, value '140' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·SANCTVS·MARCVS·VENET·
·140·
Interesting fact
The 1 Scudo coin from the Republic of Venice features an image of Alvise Mocenigo IV, the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Mocenigo family on the other. The coin was made of silver (.948) and weighed 31.829 grams. It was a standard circulation coin during Mocenigo's reign and was used for everyday transactions in the Republic of Venice.