1763-1778 Gold Coin Venice Italy Zecchino or Ducat Alvise Mocenigo IV KM 671 XF+
Description: Beautiful gold coin showing no date from Venice Italy. This is a one Zecchino or Ducat from the times of Alvise Mocenigo IV in the period of 1763-1778. The coin shows the Doge kneeling before St. Mark, who holds staff in right hand with the letters DVX along the top of the staff and the legend "ALOY*MOCEN| • S | • M | • V | ? | N | ? | T" surrounding the image on the obverse. The reverse shows full length Christ the Redeemer standing facing forward within beaded ellipse lined with 15 stars. The reverse has the legend "SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV REGIS·ISTE·DVCA." surrounding the image of Christ along the edge. The coin is undated but was issued during the period 1763-1778. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. It is beautiful with great eye appeal. It is KM #671 and Fr. 1421, it weighs ~3.5 gm and measures ~20.5 mm. The coin is beautiful with very nice eye appeal. Please carefully review the photos provided as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: ND (1763-1778).
Mint: Venice.
Size and weight: This is a one Zecchino or Ducat that is ~20.5 mm in diameter and weighs ~3.5 grams of 0.9990 gold.
References: It is KM #671, Fr. 1421 and listed in Numista as N #21678.
Condition: I would grade the coin is a good extremely fine or much better with all its details being well preserved. The calligraphy is readable and coin has wear commensurate with wear commensurate with its age and circulated state. It has some wear to the details of St. Mark's face and at the bottom of Jesus' legs. The coin still retains some of its luster and shows minor surface marks such as scratches or bag marks. Other than that, the coin is problem free and has great eye appeal. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. Please see photos to appreciate the beauty of this coin and for additional condition information.
