© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
50 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Gold (.999) | 174.8 g | 50.7 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | 50 Zecchini (1000) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 174.8 g |
| Diameter | 50.7 mm |
| Thickness | 4.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#121277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with large, 5-pointed stars, loosely spaced.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV· REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Zecchini coin from the Republic of Venice is that it was minted during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the last Doge of Venice before the fall of the Republic in 1797. This coin was minted in gold (.999) and weighs 174.8 grams, making it a significant and valuable piece of numismatic history.
