Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Carlo Contarini, 1655
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 78 Soldi
Year
1655
Ruler
Carlo Contarini
(1655–1656)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
9.66
Diameter (mm)
36.1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 78 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1655. Struck in Silver. Measures 36.1 mm and weighs 9.66 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 sunflower in circle, ANNO / I in exergue in 2 lines.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1655) FC | — | I |
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