Gazzetta

Features

Issuer Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1652-1669
Value Gazzetta (2 Soldi) (⅒)
Currency Venice-Crete - Lire (1205-1669)
Composition Copper
Weight 7.03 g
Diameter 26.5 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
177143
References KM# 19
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Facing Lion of St. Mark holding Sword and open book, value "II" in exergue.

Lettering: SANCT MARC VEN

Translation: Saint Marc Venice

Reverse

CANDIA in single line, rose between 2 stars above and below, mintmaster´s initials in exergue.

Lettering:
CANDIA
.F.R.

Edge

Plain

Comments

Candia was the Venetian name for Iraklion, Crete's largest city.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1652-1654) FR FRANCESCO DA RIVA
ND (1658-1659) MAS MARCO AURELIO SORANZO
ND (1658-1659) NC NICOLO CONTARINI
ND (1668-1669) PM PIERO DA MOLIN

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