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5 Soldi - Marino Grimani ND
| Silver (.948) | 1.13 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Marino Grimani (1595-1606) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1595-1605 |
| Value | 5 Soldi (¼) |
| Currency | Lira (1471-1618) |
| Composition | Silver (.948) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#131879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, value '5' in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEMOR·ERO·TVI·IVSTINA VIR
5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Soldi - Marino Grimani ND (1595-1605) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the Doge of Venice, Marino Grimani, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark, which is a symbol of Venice's patron saint. This design was only used on coins minted during Grimani's reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
