Republic of Venice 80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte, 1578 – 1585
Information
Country
Republic of Venice
Republic of Venice
Currency
Lira
(1471 – 1618)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Scudo
Year
1578 – 1585
Ruler
Nicolò da Ponte
(1578–1585)
Composition
Silver (.948)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
18
Diameter (mm)
39
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Scudo from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1578 to 1585. Struck in Silver (.948). Measures 39 mm and weighs 18 g.
- Obverse
- St. Mark seated at left presenting staff with cross and pennant at top to doge kneeling at right, DVX inverted in exergue.
- Reverse
- Full-length facing figure of St. Justina, holding palm branch and book, Lion of St. Mark recumbant behind to right, value '80' in exergue.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1578-1585) | — |
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