80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte ND (1578-1585) front 80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte ND (1578-1585) back
80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte ND (1578-1585) photo
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80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte ND

 
Silver (.948) 18 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Nicolò da Ponte (1578-1585)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1585
Value
½ Scudo (4)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#132970
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, Lion of St. Mark recumbant behind to right, value '80' in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEMOR ERO TVI IVSTINA VIRGO
80

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 80 Soldi coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features an image of Nicolo da Ponte, who was the Doge of Venice from 1578 to 1585. The Doge was the highest-ranking official in the Republic of Venice, and the coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Doge and the Republic.