Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Alvise Mocenigo III, 1727
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini
Year
1727
Ruler
Alvise III Sebastiano Mocenigo
(1722–1732)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.92
Diameter (mm)
37.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1727. Struck in Gold. Measures 37.8 mm and weighs 13.92 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark seated at left presenting staff, with cross and pennant at top, to doge kneeling at right, ANN. VI and mintmaster's intials in exergue in 2 lines.
- Reverse
- The Bucentoro, the state galley of Venice, heading to left, 4 gondolas along side, radiant sun and clouds above, date in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1727 PQ | — | VI |
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