Republic of Venice 1 Zecchino - Francesco Venier, 1554 – 1556
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1471 – 1618)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Zecchino - Francesco Venier
Year
1554 – 1556
Ruler
Francesco Venier
(1554–1556)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
3.494
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Zecchino - Francesco Venier from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1554 to 1556. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 22 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
- Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1554-1556) | — |
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