1 Scudo - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) front 1 Scudo - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) back
1 Scudo - Antonio Priuli ND (1618-1623) photo
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1 Scudo - Antonio Priuli ND

 
Silver (.948) 31.829 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Antonio Priuli (1618-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1618-1623
Value
1 Scudo = 140 Soldi (7)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
31.829 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121622
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Facing Lion of St. Mark in large ornate shield, value '140' in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ·SANCTVS·MARC·VENET·

Interesting fact

The 1 Scudo coin from the Republic of Venice features an image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Antonio Priuli, on the other side. This coin was minted during Priuli's reign from 1618 to 1623 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States. The coin is made of silver with a purity of .948 and weighs 31.829 grams.