© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
30 Soldi
| Billon (.434 silver) | 7.44 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) Paolo Renier (1779-1789) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1767-1784 |
| Value | 30 Soldi (1.5) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Billon (.434 silver) |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned seated figure of Justice, holding sword and scales, recumbent lions at lower left and right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVSTITIAM DILIGITE
1772
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it was used as a means of payment for the Venetian army during the 18th century. The coin was valued at 30 soldi, which was equivalent to 1/20 of a Venetian ducat, the standard unit of currency in Venice at the time. This coin was made of billon, an alloy of silver and other metals, and weighed 7.44 grams. Despite its relatively small value, the 30 Soldi coin played an important role in the economy of the Republic of Venice, particularly in the context of military finance.
