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1 Zecchino - Marco Foscarini ND
| Gold (.999) | 3.494 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Marco Foscarini (1762-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1763 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino (20) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.494 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV - REGIS·ISTE·DVCA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Zecchino coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Doge Marco Foscarini on one side, who was the ruler of Venice during the time the coin was minted (1762-1763). The coin's design was created by the artist Giovanni Antonio Selva, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
