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8 Zecchini - Alvise Mocenigo IV ND
| Gold | 27.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo (1763-1779) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1763-1778 |
| Value | 8 Zecchini |
| Currency | Lira (1618-1752) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.77 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290043 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S·M·V·ALOY·MOCENICO·D·
G·M·B
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Zecchini coin is that it was minted during the reign of Alvise Mocenigo IV, who was the Doge of Venice from 1763 to 1778. The Doge was the ruler of the Republic of Venice, and this coin was minted as a symbol of the city's wealth and power. The coin's design features an image of the Doge on one side and the Lion of St. Mark on the other, which was a common motif on Venetian coins. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
