1 Osella - Francesco Loredan

Features

Issuer Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge Francesco Loredan (1752-1762)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1753
Value 1 Osella = 4 Zecchini (80)
Currency Lira (1752-1797)
Composition Gold
Weight 13.89 g
Diameter 36.61 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
121410
References X# 305,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); 2011. Unusual World Coins. Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States.
CNI VIII# 94,
Vittorio Emmanuele III di Savoia; 1917. Corpus Nummorum Italicorum / Volume 8. Veneto (Venezia, Parte II – da Leonardo Dona' alla chiusura della zecca). Carlo Colombo, Rome, Italy.
Paol# 432
Raffaele Paolucci; 1990. Le monete dei Dogi di Venezia. Self-published, Padova, Italy.

Commemorative issue

The Doges Devotion to Mary

Obverse

Madonna and Child in small rectangular frame in center, set in ornate façade with statue columns and floral vases, St. Mark standing at left, doge kneeling at right, mintmaster's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S·M·V· FRANC· LAVRED·D
S·B

Reverse

6-line inscription with year and date, ducal cap above, in ornate floral wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRANCIS
LAVREDANI
PRINCIPIS
MVNVS
AN.II
1753

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1753 SB II

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 97 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)