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40 Soldi - Sebastiano Venier ND
| Silver | 8.47 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Sebastiano Venier (1577-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1577-1578 |
| Value | ¼ Scudo (7⁄4) |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.47 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#201075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, value '40' in exergue. Legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEMOR ERO TVI IVSTINA VIRG
·40·
Translation: In your memory, virgin Justina
Comment
The mintmaster's initials can be used in some cases to date the coin to a specific year CNI VII, p.432-437:FB = Felice Bon; Mar 1576- Jan, 1577
ZL = Zuane Loredan, Jan - May, 1577
HM = Gerolamo Morosini, May - Jul, 1577
FQ = Francesco Querini, Jul, 1577 - June, 1578
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, on one side, and a depiction of the Doge Sebastiano Venier on the other. This coin was minted during Venier's reign as Doge, which lasted from 1577 to 1578. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the city's religious and political leaders.
