4 Soldi - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1539) front 4 Soldi - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1539) back
4 Soldi - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1539) photo
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4 Soldi - Andrea Gritti ND

 
Silver (.948) 1.083 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Andrea Gritti (1523-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1523-1539
Value
4 Soldi (⅕)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
1.083 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#78570
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Lettering:
IL·SAVT·
B I·SOLI·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and the Doge of Venice, Andrea Gritti, on the other. This coin was minted during Gritti's reign from 1523 to 1539 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Italian States.