Republic of Venice ½ Scudo - Marco Foscarini, 1762
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1752 – 1797)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo = 70 Soldi
Year
1762
Ruler
Marco Foscarini
(1762–1763)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
15.914
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo = 70 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1762. Struck in Silver (.948). Measures 36 mm and weighs 15.91 g.
- Obverse
- Large foliated cross, rose in center, leaf in each angel, all in circle, mintmaster's initials in exergue.
- Reverse
- Facing Lion of St. Mark in large ornate shield, value '70' in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1762) ZA | — | Reverse legend with retrograde N's. | ||
| ND (1762) ZD | — | Reverse legend with normal N's. |
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