Obverse © Avers 15 soldi el lobo boliviano – Reverse © Revers 15 soldi el lobo boliviano
Obverse © Avers 15 soldi el lobo boliviano – Reverse © Revers 15 soldi el lobo boliviano
15 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo
1763 year| - | 3 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1763 |
| Value | 15 Soldi |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The doge kneels before Saint Mark surrounded by the legend, vintage between 2 rosettes below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALOY: MOCENI: D.
*1763*
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 15 Soldi coin was minted during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. The coin features an image of the Doge on one side and the Venetian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of copper and had a diameter of 22mm. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the Venetian economy at the time, as it was used for everyday transactions and was valued at 15 soldi, which was a significant amount for the average person. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
