20 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1577) front 20 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1577) back
20 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1577) photo
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20 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND

 
Silver (.948) 4.52 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1572-1577
Value
20 Soldi (1)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
4.52 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#52727
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and placing crown on head of lion reclining behind to right, value '20' in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering: MEMOR ERO TVI IVSTINA VIR(G)(O)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Alvise Mocenigo I, who was the Doge of Venice from 1572 to 1577. The Doge was the highest-ranking official in the Republic of Venice, and this coin was minted during his reign.