Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Pietro Grimani, 1750
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1618 – 1752)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 3 Zecchini
Year
1750
Ruler
Pietro Grimani
(1741–1752)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
10.11
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 3 Zecchini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1750. Struck in Gold. Measures 36 mm and weighs 10.11 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark standing at left, holding book upright on altar in center, in act of blessing, lion behind him at left, doge kneeling at right, rays streaming down from above, mintmaster's initials in exergue.
- Reverse
- 5-line inscription with year and Roman numeral date, ducal cap above, in ornate floral wreath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750 ZB | — | MDCCL; X |
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