Republic of Venice ½ Soldo - Alvise Contarini, 1676 – 1684

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Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1618 – 1752)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Soldo
Year 1676 – 1684
Ruler Alvise Contarini (1676–1683)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.02
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Soldo from Republic of Venice. Issued from 1676 to 1684. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.02 g.

Obverse
Lion of St. Mark at left, doge kneeling at right, holding staff with cross at top and pennant, value in exergue.
Reverse
Full standing facing figure os Christ within beaded inner circle, book in left hand.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1676-1684) 

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