Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Domenico Contarini, 1672
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 78 Soldi
Year
1672
Ruler
Domenico II Contarini
(1659–1674)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.41
Diameter (mm)
35.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 78 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1672. Struck in Silver. Measures 35.2 mm and weighs 9.41 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
- Crowned allegorical figure of Justice seated between 2 recumbent lions, holding sword and scales, olive branch at left, ANNO / XIIII in exergue in 2 lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1672) GL | — | XIIII | ||
| ND (1672) PZ6 | — | XIIII |
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