Italy - Republic of Venice 1 Zecchino 1700-1709 Alvise Il Mocenigo
$750.00 USD
Material: Gold Weight: 3.50 g Fineness: 999% (3.50 g fine) Diameter: 21.00 mm Italian States - Venetia (Venice). Obverse: St. Mark the Evangelist patron saint of Venice, who is depicted with a beard and halo, standing facing right and wrapped in a large cloak while holding the Gospel with his left hand. The Doge knelling to his right, wears a fur-trimmed cloak and the ducal cap, under a banner with a cross on top, besides which in vertical letters "DUX". (Doge (Alvise Mocenigo) is the highest official of the Republic of Venice). Legend: ALOY MOCENI - S•M-VENET• Reverse: Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars. Legend: SIT•T. XPE. DAT. Q. TV REGIS ISTE DVCA. "Christ, let this duchy that you rule be given to you".
- Status
- live
- Condition
- used
- Category
- Antiques
- Location
- Lebanon, Jbeil, Jbeil Town
- Seller
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