8 Zecchini - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) front 8 Zecchini - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) back
8 Zecchini - Lodovico Manin ND (1789-1797) photo
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8 Zecchini - Lodovico Manin ND

 
Gold (.999) 27.95 g 50 mm
Description
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
References
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.