Republic of Venice ½ Ducatone - Paolo Renier, 1779
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1752 – 1797)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Ducatone = 62 Soldi
Year
1779
Ruler
Paolo Renier
(1779–1789)
Composition
Silver (.984)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
13.91
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Ducatone = 62 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1779. Struck in Silver (.984). Measures 35 mm and weighs 13.91 g.
- Obverse
- Lion of St. Mark at left, doge kneeling at right, holding staff with cross and pennant at top, mintmaster's initials in exergue.
- Reverse
- Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, in background to each side, ship at sea and rocky island on horizon, value '62' in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1779) LAF | — |
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