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© Sincona AG
1 Zecchino - Gerolamo Priuli ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Girolamo Priuli (1559-1567) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1567 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#187571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·QTV REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT·
Interesting fact
The 1 Zecchino coin was used as a means of payment in the Republic of Venice during the 16th century, and its design featured the image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Gerolamo Priuli, on the other. The coin was made of gold (.999) and weighed 3.47 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was a significant symbol of the wealth and power of the Republic of Venice, and it was used for large transactions and as a store of value.
