1 Soldino - Andrea Contarini (seated lion) ND (1369-1379) front 1 Soldino - Andrea Contarini (seated lion) ND (1369-1379) back
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1 Soldino - Andrea Contarini seated lion ND

 
Silver 0.51 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Andrea Contarini (1367-1382)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1369-1379
Value
1 Soldino (1⁄20)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154457
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Seated winged lion holding the gospel

Lettering: ✠ • S • MARCVS • VENETI •

Comment

Three different soldini were issued during Andrea Contarini's rule:
Papadopoli #4 - rampant lion, 0.55 g
Papadopoli #5 - seated lion, 0.51 g
Papadopoli #6 - seated lion, star, 0.49 g

Massaro (mint responsable):
B, C, R - unknown
D - Donato Quintavalle (from 05/1370)
F - Filippo Barbarigo (from 05/1370)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Soldino - Andrea Contarini (seated lion) ND (1369-1379) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design of a seated lion on one side, which was a symbol of Venice and its powerful navy. The lion is depicted with its front paws on a book, representing the city's authority and wisdom. This design was used on many coins during the Renaissance period and has become a recognizable icon of Venetian coinage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1369-1379)  - - - - - -

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