Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Francesco Morosini, 1689
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini
Year
1689
Ruler
Francesco Morosini
(1688–1694)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.2
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1689. Struck in Gold. Measures 35 mm and weighs 13.2 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark seated at left presenting staff, with cross and pennant at top, to doge kneeling at right, ANNO. II and mintmaster's initials in exergue in 2 lines.
- Reverse
- Sword pointing up vertically, circular legend around, all enclosed in wreath made of 2 palm branches.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1689) ZQ | — | II |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.