Coins of Venice, Silver Ducato of Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo |
Venetian Coins, Silver Ducato of Doge Alvise IV Mocenigo |
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Obverse: Lion of St. Mark left, with right paw on book of gospels ("PA X TI BI M EVA NG AIS") beneath castle tower.
Legend: DVCATVS * VENETVS *
Exergue: ***
Reverse: Doge kneeling before St. Mark and receiving large ducal banner.
Legend: *S* M* V* ALOY : MOCENICO ·
Exergue: *R·B·P·*
Mint Period: 1768/1769
Reference: Davenport 1561, KM-64.
Doge: Alvise IV Mocenigo (1763–1778)
Mint Master: Rizzardo Balbi (RBP, 1768-1769)
Diameter: 40 mm
Weight: 22.18 gm