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1 Tornesello - Tomaso Mocenigo ND
| Billon | 0.72 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Tommaso Mocenigo (1413-1423) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1414-1423 |
| Value | 1 Tornesello (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Venice-Crete - Lire (1205-1669) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.72 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
St. Marcus lion with Gospel inside a circle.
Lettering: ✠ VEXILIFER • VENETA4
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Tornesello coin from the Republic of Venice is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too soft to be used for coins and Billon was a more durable alternative. The use of Billon in coins also made it harder for counterfeiters to produce fake coins, as it was difficult to replicate the exact composition of the alloy.
