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1 Soldo, 12 Bagattini- Carlo Contarini ND
| Billon | 2.04 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Carlo Contarini (1655-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1656 |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.04 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#267732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ holding book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * DEFENS · · NOSTER *
Translation: Our Defender
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo, 12 Bagattini- Carlo Contarini ND (1655-1656) 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 or tin, and was used to create a coin that was more durable and resistant to wear and tear than a coin made of pure silver. This coin, in particular, weighs 2.04 grams and is a standard circulation coin, which means it was widely used in everyday transactions in the Republic of Venice during the time it was minted.
