6 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND (1763-1779) front 6 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND (1763-1779) back
6 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND (1763-1779) photo
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6 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND

 
Gold 20.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1763-1779
Value
6 Zecchini (120)
Currency
Lira (1752-1797)
Composition
Gold
Weight
20.68 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#298961
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

St. Mark seated at left presenting staff with cross and pennant at top to doge kneeling at right, mintmaster's initials in exergue.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Zecchini coin from the Republic of Venice is that it was minted during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1779. The coin features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which was a common design element for coins from the Republic of Venice during this time period. Additionally, the coin was made of gold and weighed 20.68 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.