1 Scudo - Pasqual Cicogna ND
| Silver | 31 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Pasqual Cicogna (1585-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1585-1594 |
| Value | 140 Soldi (7) |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 31 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#328723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing Lion of St. Mark in large ornate shield, value '140' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• SANCTVS • MARCVS • VENET •
• 140 •
Translation: Saint Mark Venice
Comment
The mintmaster's initials can provide insight into the range or specific year of the scudo varieties, based on their time as mintmaster. The different mintmasters for the scudos of Pasqual Cicogna are listed below, mintmasters of the era that did not produce the scudo are not included.
MD, Marco Dolfin, 27 December 1584 - 3 September 1585
AB(1), Alvise Baffo, 3 September 1585 - 1 May 1586
AB(2), Alvise Basadonna, 12 May 1586 - 16 March 1587
GL, Gerolamo Longo, 16 March 1587 - 8 June 1588
LM, Lorenzo Minoto, 11 July 1588 - 9 October 1589
DL, Domenego Lombardo, 9 October 1589 - 13 November 1589
FD, Fantin Dandolo, 19 October 1590 - 30 March 1591
CB, Cornelius Barbarius, 17 February 1591 - 30 March 1591
AC, Andrea Cocco, 30 March 1591-17 February 1592
IP, Iseppo Pasqualigo, 27 July 1592 - 31 March 1593
ZAP, Zuan Arsenio Priuli, 31 March 1593 - 5 September 1593
ZB, Zaccaria Barbaro, 3 January 1594 - 10 October 1594
Many variations of the obverse legends exist with different spellings of each of the words, to include:
PASCHALIS, PASCALIS
CICONIA, CICONEA
VE, VEN, VENE, VENET, VENETV
And variations in the reverse legend to include:
VENE, VENET, VENETV, VENETVS, MENET
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Scudo - Pasqual Cicogna ND (1585-1594) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Doge of Venice, Pasqual Cicogna, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, which is a symbol of Venice. This design was meant to signify the Doge's loyalty and devotion to the city and its patron saint. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Venetian coinage from the 16th century, and its design has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.
