Republic of Venice 1 Ducatone - Pietro Grimani, 1741 – 1742

Off-Metal Strike

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1618 – 1752)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi
Year 1741 – 1742
Ruler Pietro Grimani (1741–1752)
Composition Gold (.999)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 69.9
Diameter (mm) 43.6
Thickness (mm) 2.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducatone = 124 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1741 to 1742. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 43.6 mm and weighs 69.9 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 either side, ship at sea and rocky island on horizon, value '124' in exergue.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1741-1742) FP

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