1 Sesino - Marino Grimani ND (1595-1605) front 1 Sesino - Marino Grimani ND (1595-1605) back
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1 Sesino - Marino Grimani ND

 
Billon 1.1 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Marino Grimani (1595-1606)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1595-1605
Value
1 Sesino (1⁄40)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#124406
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Lion winged

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTVS MARCVS VENE

Translation: Saint Marc Venice

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sesino - Marino Grimani ND (1595-1605) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Venetian Lion, a symbol of the Republic of Venice, standing on a column and holding a book, which represents the city's motto "Pax Tibi Marce Evangelista Meus" (Peace be with you, Mark, my evangelist). This design was used on many coins during the Republic of Venice's era and has become a recognizable symbol of Venetian culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1595-1605)  - - - - - -

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