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¼ tallero – Venice

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Standard circulation coins

Italy

Context

Years: 1790–1794

Country: Italy

Issuer: Venice

Period:

Republic

Currency:

Lira

(1752—1805)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 7.14 g

Silver Weight:: 5.96 g

Thickness: 1.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #103213

Value

Bullion value: $15.23

Obverse

Description:

Female bust of Republic in tiara and ermine robe, legend ends with arabesque.

Inscription:

RESPUBLICA - VENETA.

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Lion of St. Mark seated right, looking back, holding book; A and S on pedestal, date in exergue.

Inscription:

LUDOVICO MANIN DUCE

A

1790

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Venice	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1790	—	—
1791	—	—
1794	—	—

Navigation Standard circulation coins of Venice

⅛ tallero

1790-1796

✨ Legendary