40 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1573) front 40 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1573) back
40 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND (1572-1573) photo
Obverse © Geison Pulga (CC BY-NC-SA) – Reverse © Geison (CC BY-NC-SA)

40 Soldi - Alvise Mocenigo I ND

 
Silver 8.92 g 32.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise I Mocenigo (1570-1577)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1572-1573
Value
¼ Scudo (7⁄4)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.92 g
Diameter
32.2 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#342594
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

S. Giustina standing facing, holding quill and Gospel, pierced by sword.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEMOR EROTVI* IVSTINA VIRGO
*40*

Engraver: marino sanudo

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 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 1573. The Doge was the highest-ranking official in the Republic of Venice, and this coin was minted during his reign.