Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Nicolò da Ponte, 1578

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1471 – 1618)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Osella
Year 1578
Ruler Nicolò da Ponte (1578–1585)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 8.91
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Osella from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1578. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 8.91 g.

Obverse
St. Mark seated at left presenting staff, with cross and pennant at top, to doge kneeling at right, date in exergue.
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of St. Joseph standing on pedestal on which S.IOS.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1578  I

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