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1 Zecchino - Francesco Venier ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.494 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Venier (1554-1556) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1554-1556 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.494 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Francesco Venier, on the other. This coin was minted during Venier's reign from 1554 to 1556 and is made of .999 gold, weighing 3.494 grams.
