(продана за $123.0)

1751, Doges of Venice, Pietro Grimani. Silver ½ Ducato (Mezzo Ducato Nuovo) Coin.

Condition: VF+
Mint Year: 1751
Reference: CNI 41 Pap., 37 Paol. 20, KM-. R!
Denomination: ½ Silver Ducato (Mezzo Ducato Nuovo)
Doge: Pietro Grimani (as 115th Doge of Venice, 1741-1752)
Mint master: Zan Alvise Barbaro (A.B., active during 1751 only!)
Weight: 11.15gm
Diameter: 33mm
Material: Silver

Obverse: Lion of St. Mark left, with right paw on book of gospels beneath castle tower.
Legend: MEDI * DVCAT * VENET *
Exergue: ***

Reverse: Doge kneeling before nimbate St. Mark seated on throne and receiving docal banner with two long terminals.
Legend: * S * M * V * PERVS * GRIMANI * D *
Exergue: * A * B *

Pietro Grimani (born Venice, October 5, 1677 - died there March 7, 1752) was a Venetian statesman who served as the 115th Doge of Venice from June 30, 1741 until his death. Grimani was a cultured and learned man, who wrote poetry and counted among his acquaintances Isaac Newton, who he had met while serving as a diplomat in England. He was succeeded as Doge by Francesco Loredan.

Only 1$ shipping for each additional item purchesed!