15 Soldi - Pietro Grimani 1741-1751 front 15 Soldi - Pietro Grimani 1741-1751 back
15 Soldi - Pietro Grimani 1741-1751 photo
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15 Soldi - Pietro Grimani

 
Billon (.390 silver) 3.72 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Pietro Grimani (1741-1752)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1741-1751
Value
15 Soldi (¾)
Currency
Lira (1618-1752)
Composition
Billon (.390 silver)
Weight
3.72 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#130369
Rarity index
90%

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 an image of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and a depiction of the Doge of Venice, Pietro Grimani, on the other. This coin was minted during Grimani's reign from 1741 to 1751 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States.