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8 Zecchini - Lodovico Manin ND
| Gold (.999) | 27.95 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Ludovico Manin (1789-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1797 |
| Value | 8 Zecchini (160) |
| Currency | Lira (1752-1797) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 27.95 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV· REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Zecchini coin is that it was minted during the reign of Lodovico Manin, who was the last Doge of Venice before the fall of the Republic in 1797.