Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Francesco Molin, 1651
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 78 Soldi
Year
1651
Ruler
Francesco Molin
(1646–1655)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.63
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 78 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1651. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 9.63 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
- Large mirror at right directing sun's rays and setting fire to ship in sea at left, date in exergue in 2 lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1651) ZAS | — | VI |
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