1 Sesino - Alvise I Mocenigo ND (1570-1577) front 1 Sesino - Alvise I Mocenigo ND (1570-1577) back
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1 Sesino - Alvise I Mocenigo ND

 
Billon 1.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1570-1577
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#157092
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Legend surrounding cross, dots in quadrants.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MOCENIGO DUX VEN * ALCY

Comment

Also known as "doppio quattrino"

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino - Alvise I Mocenigo ND (1570-1577) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and it was used to create a coin that was less expensive to produce than a pure silver coin. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the 1 Sesino - Alvise I Mocenigo ND coin still holds significant historical and cultural value, and it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1570-1577)  - - - - - -

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