Venice Gold ZecchiniBrief HistoryWe give a brief history of the Venice on our main Venice page (to follow 28th Nov 2006).Venice Gold CoinsThe coin denomination used by Venice include zecchino, (plural zecchini), scudo (plural scudi), and lira (plural lire).This page relates solely to zecchini issued by the Italian State of Venice. Rulers (Doges)
Technical Specifications
Coin DescriptionObverseThe Doge kneeling before St. Mark, with the legend:LUDO(V) MANIN, reading from 12 o'clock, around the edge as normal DUX, downwards, S M VENET, reading downwards, anticlockwise from the top ot the coin. This stands for SACRA MONETA VENETIAE (Sacred money / coin of Venice) ReverseChrist standing in starred field within marquise shaped panel, with the legend:SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCA (or similar), or in full: Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus' (or roughly, "Let it be given for you, Christ, that dukedom which you rule") Prices & AvailabilityPlease contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
Notes on TableDenomination = (Face Value)Postage & PackingUK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order USA Airmail $10 per order USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
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Obverse of 1783 Venice Gold ZecchinoItaly
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