Bezzo (type I) - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1538) front Bezzo (type I) - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1538) back
Bezzo (type I) - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1538) photo
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Bezzo type I - Andrea Gritti ND

 
Silver 0.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Andrea Gritti (1523-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1523-1538
Value
½ Soldo (1⁄40)
Currency
Lira (1471-1618)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#422052
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion of St. Mark walking left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOC S VINCIT

Translation: By this sign we conquer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Bezzo (type I) - Andrea Gritti ND (1523-1538) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or a religious symbol, this coin features a representation of the Venetian lion, which was a symbol of the Republic of Venice, holding a book and a sword. This design was meant to signify the power and authority of the Venetian Republic.