1 Scudo - Carlo Ruzzini ND (1732-1733) front 1 Scudo - Carlo Ruzzini ND (1732-1733) back
1 Scudo - Carlo Ruzzini ND (1732-1733) photo
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1 Scudo - Carlo Ruzzini ND

 
Silver (.948) 31.18 g 43.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Carlo Ruzzini (1732-1735)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1732-1733
Value
1 Scudo = 140 Soldi (7)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
31.18 g
Diameter
43.8 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121023
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

One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Doge Carlo Ruzzini on one side, who was the ruler of Venice during the time the coin was minted (1732-1733).