© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
4 Gazzette ND
1570 year| Billon (.478 silver) | 2.855 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 |
| Value | 4 Gazzette (⅖) |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Billon (.478 silver) |
| Weight | 2.855 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Justice, holding sword and scales, lions peering from behind at left and right, value 'IIII' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SVVM EST + OMNI DOO
*IIII*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Republic of Venice. The year 1570 saw the introduction of a new currency system, the "Gazzette," which replaced the previous system of "lira." This change was made to address issues of inflation and to standardize the currency across the republic. The 4 Gazzette coin was a significant denomination in this new system and would have been widely used in everyday transactions.
