Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Pietro Grimani, 1744
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini
Year
1744
Ruler
Pietro Grimani
(1741–1752)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.6
Diameter (mm)
37
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1744. Struck in Gold. Measures 37 mm and weighs 13.6 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
- 7-line inscription with year and date in wreath of olive branches.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 VL | — | IV |
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