Republic of Venice ½ Soldo -Nicoló Contarini, 1630

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Republic of Venice Republic of Venice
Currency Lira (1618 – 1752)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Soldo = 6 Bagattini
Year 1630
Ruler Nicolò Contarini (1630–1631)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 0.86
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Soldo = 6 Bagattini from Republic of Venice. Issued in 1630. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 0.86 g.

Obverse
Lion of St. Mark at left, doge kneeling at right, holding staff with pennant, value '6' in exergue.
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ holding book.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1630 1631

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