Republic of Venice 1 Ducato - Francesco Loredan, 1752 – 1754

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1752 – 1797)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1752 – 1754
Ruler Francesco Loredan (1752–1762)
Composition Silver (.8264)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 23.4
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1752 to 1754. Struck in Silver (.8264). Measures 40 mm and weighs 23.4 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.
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.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1753-1754) SB
ND (1752-1753) GAC

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