Republic of Venice 1 Osella - Paolo Renier, 1779
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1752 – 1797)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini
Year
1779
Ruler
Paolo Renier
(1779–1789)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.8
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Osella = 4 Zecchini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1779. Struck in Gold. Measures 36 mm and weighs 13.8 g.
- Obverse
- Female allegorical figure of Abundance standing with cornucopia at right and upturned one at left, recumbent lion at feet on right, mintmaster's initials in exergue.
- Reverse
- 5-line inscription with year and date in laurel wreath.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 BC | — | I |
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