© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
15 Zecchini - Francesco Molin ND
| Gold (.999) | 52.19 g | 49.1 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Francesco Molin (1646-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1646-1655 |
| Value | 15 Zecchini (300) |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 52.19 g |
| Diameter | 49.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121388 |
|---|---|
| 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·
Comment
A choice VF example realized approximately $26,000 in a January 2010 Stack's auction.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Zecchini coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Francesco Molin, on the other side. This coin was minted during Molin's reign from 1646 to 1655 and is made of .999 gold, weighing 52.19 grams.
