12 Zecchini - Alvise Pisani ND (1735-1741) front 12 Zecchini - Alvise Pisani ND (1735-1741) back
12 Zecchini - Alvise Pisani ND (1735-1741) photo
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12 Zecchini - Alvise Pisani ND

 
Gold 41.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Pisani (1735-1741)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1735-1741
Value
12 Zecchini
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Gold
Weight
41.9 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#308702
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, in background, to either side, ship at sea and rocky island on horizon, value '124' in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEMOR·ERO·TVI·IVSTINA·VIRGO
124

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Zecchini coin from the Republic of Venice is that it was minted during the reign of Alvise Pisani, who was the last Doge of Venice before the republic was conquered by Austria in 1797.