12 Zecchini - Paolo Renier ND (1779-1789) front 12 Zecchini - Paolo Renier ND (1779-1789) back
12 Zecchini - Paolo Renier ND (1779-1789) photo
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12 Zecchini - Paolo Renier ND

 
Gold (.999) 42.08 g 49 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Paolo Renier (1779-1789)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1789
Value
12 Zecchini (240)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
42.08 g
Diameter
49 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#121482
Rarity index
97%

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

The 12 Zecchini coin from the Republic of Venice (Italian States) made of Gold (.999) weighing 42.08 g is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Renaissance period in Venice, a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in the city.