Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo III, 1725

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1618 – 1752)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Osella = 4 Zecchinio
Year 1725
Ruler Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo (1722–1732)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Weight (g) 14.16
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Osella = 4 Zecchinio from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1725. Struck in Gold. Measures 35 mm and weighs 14.16 g.

Obverse
St. Mark seated at left presenting staff, with cross and pennant at top, to doge kneeling at right, AN. IV and mintmaster's intials in exergue in 2 lines.
Reverse
Crowned female allegorical figure of Venezia seated on throne rising from sea, Lion of St. Mark crouched at feet, 5 ships sailing in middle and far distance, date in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1725 PAT IV

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