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2 Soldi for circulation in the Levant; Anonymous ND
1565 year| Silver | 0.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1565 |
| Value | 2 Soldi = 1 Gazzetta (⅒) |
| Currency | Venice-Crete - Lire (1205-1669) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#82327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Saint Justina standing holding naked sword in raised right hand and scales in left, lion on either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DILIGITE IVSTITIAM
Comment
This issue was instigated under Doge Girolamo Priuli AD 1486-1567 and the type continued to be struck by subsequent Doges.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency in the Levant, which is a region in the eastern Mediterranean that includes countries such as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. The coin was issued by the Republic of Venice, which was a powerful maritime empire that controlled a significant portion of the Mediterranean Sea's trade during the Middle Ages. The fact that this coin was used in the Levant highlights the extensive trade networks that existed during this time period, connecting cities and regions across the Mediterranean.
