Republic of Venice 1 Scudo - Nicolò da Ponte, 1578 – 1584
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1471 – 1618)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Scudo - Nicolò da Ponte
Year
1578 – 1584
Ruler
Nicolò da Ponte
(1578–1585)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
36.25
Diameter (mm)
43.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Scudo - Nicolò da Ponte from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1578 to 1584. Struck in Silver (.948). Measures 43.8 mm and weighs 36.25 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
- Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, Lion of St. Mark recumbent behind with head to right, value '160' in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1582-1584) PC | — | |||
| ND (1581-1583) AD | — | |||
| ND (1578) MAC | — |
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