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1 Zecchino - Francesco Erizzo ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.494 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Erizzo (1631-1646) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1646 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino (20) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.494 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#109689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRANC·ERIZZ S·M·VENET·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Francesco Erizzo, on the other side. This coin was minted during Erizzo's reign from 1631 to 1646 and is made of .999 gold, weighing 3.494 grams.
