15 Soldi - Lodovico Manin 1789-1797 front 15 Soldi - Lodovico Manin 1789-1797 back
15 Soldi - Lodovico Manin 1789-1797 photo
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15 Soldi - Lodovico Manin

 
Billon (.390 silver) 3.72 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Ludovico Manin (1789-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1789-1797
Value
15 Soldi (¾)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Billon (.390 silver)
Weight
3.72 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#89176
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lion of St. Mark striding to left, facing forward, 2 roses in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCT·MARCVS·VEN·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol on the reverse side, which represents the maritime power and influence of the Venetian Republic during that time.