Republic of Venice 20 Soldi - Nicolò da Ponte, 1578 – 1585
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1471 – 1618)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
20 Soldi
Year
1578 – 1585
Ruler
Nicolò da Ponte
(1578–1585)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
4.42
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Soldi from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1578 to 1585. Struck in Silver (.948). Measures 28 mm and weighs 4.42 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 placing crown on head of lion reclining behind to right, value '20' in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1584-1585) AM | — | |||
| ND (1584-1585) MD | — | |||
| ND (1583-1584) CC | — | |||
| ND (1582-1584) PC | — | |||
| ND (1581-1583) AD | — | |||
| ND (1580) FD | — | |||
| ND (1580-1582) DG | — | |||
| ND (1578) FQ | — | |||
| ND (1578) HM | — | |||
| ND (1578) MAC | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.