60 Tornesi - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) front 60 Tornesi - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) back
60 Tornesi - Giovanni Corner I ND (1624-1629) photo
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60 Tornesi - Giovanni Corner I ND

 
Billon (.047 silver) 7.65 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni I Cornaro (1624-1630)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1624-1629
Value
60 Tornesi = 4 Soldi (⅕)
Currency
Venice-Crete - Lire (1205-1669)
Composition
Billon (.047 silver)
Weight
7.65 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#65251
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Lion of St. Mark to left, facing forward, left paw on open book, value 'IIII' in exergue

Script: Greek

Lettering: *IIII*

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Tornesi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small image of a lion on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the city of Venice and its powerful navy.