Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Alvise Contarini, 1676

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1618 – 1752)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Osella = 78 Soldi
Year 1676
Ruler Alvise Contarini (1676–1683)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.35
Diameter (mm) 35.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Osella = 78 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1676. Struck in Silver. Measures 35.6 mm and weighs 9.35 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
6-line inscription, date in legend.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1676 AZ — I
1676 PL — I

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