Republic of Venice ½ Scudo - Francesco Contarini, 1623 – 1624
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo = 70 Soldi
Year
1623 – 1624
Ruler
Francesco Contarini
(1623–1624)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
15.54
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo = 70 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1623 to 1624. Struck in Silver (.948). Measures 35 mm and weighs 15.54 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 (1624) FM | — | |||
| ND (1623-1624) IBC | — | |||
| ND (1623-1624) ZB | — | |||
| ND (1623-1624) ZD | — |
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