Republic of Venice ¼ Ducato - Pietro Grimani, 1741 – 1752
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
¼ Ducato
Year
1741 – 1752
Ruler
Pietro Grimani
(1741–1752)
Composition
Silver (.8264)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.85
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
¼ Ducato from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1741 to 1752. Struck in Silver (.8264). Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.85 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark seated at left presenting staff with cross and pennant at top to doge kneeling at right, mintmaster's initials in exergue (Santus Marcus Petrus Grimani Dux Saint Marc Duke Pietro Grimani)
- Reverse
- Lion of St. Mark striding to left, head facing forward, left paw resting on open book, above which is a castle on a hill. (Quart Ducatus Venetiae quarter ducat of Venice)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1751-1752) AB | — | |||
| ND (1742-1743) FAF | — | |||
| ND (1741-1742) FP | — |
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