Republic of Venice 80 Soldi - Nicolo da Ponte, 1578 – 1585

Obverse Reverse

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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