1 Soldo - Alvise Contarini ND (1676-1684) front 1 Soldo - Alvise Contarini ND (1676-1684) back
1 Soldo - Alvise Contarini ND (1676-1684) photo
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1 Soldo - Alvise Contarini ND

 
Copper 2.04 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Contarini (1676-1683)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1676-1684
Value
1 Soldo = 12 Bagattini (1⁄20)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.04 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78954
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Christ, nimbate, standing facing within beaded inner circle, book of Gospels in left hand, right hand raised in benediction

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEFENS· ·NOSTER

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Soldo coin from the Republic of Venice, minted during the reign of Alvise Contarini (1676-1684), features an interesting design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Venetian Republic.