1 Zecchino - Francis II (Christ with globe) ND (1798) front 1 Zecchino - Francis II (Christ with globe) ND (1798) back
1 Zecchino - Francis II (Christ with globe) ND (1798) photo
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1 Zecchino - Francis II Christ with globe ND

1798 year
Gold (.987) 3.49 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
King
Francis II (1798-1802)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1798
Value
1 Zecchino (20)
Currency
Austrian Province - Lira (1797-1805)
Composition
Gold (.987)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#113327
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of Christ with globe in beaded ellipse lined with stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIT • T • XPE • DAT • Q • TV - REGIS • ISTE • DVCA

Comment

Pagani 4
Montenegro 5

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Christ holding a globe, symbolizing the connection between religion and power in the Venetian Republic during the time of Francis II's reign.