© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
1 Zecchino - Francesco Contarini ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.49 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Contarini (1623-1624) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1624 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino (20) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT. T(IBI). XPE. DAT. Q. TV. - REGIS. ISTE. DVCAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino - Francesco Contarini ND (1623-1624) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Doge of Venice, Francesco Contarini, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, which is a symbol of Venice's patron saint. This design was only used on coins minted during Contarini's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
