Republic of Venice 1 Zecchino - Domenico Contarini, 1659 – 1674
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Zecchino
Year
1659 – 1674
Ruler
Domenico II Contarini
(1659–1674)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.494
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
0.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Zecchino from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1659 to 1674. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.49 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark standing at left presenting staff with pennant and DVX vertically at top to doge kneeling at right.
- Reverse
- Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo of 16 stars (mandorla)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1659-1674) | — | € 410,00 |
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