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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Soldo - Giovanni Corner I ND
| Billon | 2 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Giovanni I Cornaro (1624-1630) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1625-1629 |
| Value | 1 Soldo = 12 Bagattini (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#113638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ holding book.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DEFENS NOSTER +
Comment
References:Montenegro 697;
Paolucci 15;
Papadopoli 88-106;
Gamberini 745.
Many lettering variants:
CORNE
CORNEI
CORNEL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city of Venice.
