Beautiful 1779-89 Gold Coin Venice Italy Ducat Zecchino Paolo Rainier KM 714 AU+
Description: Beautiful gold coin showing no date from Venice Italy. This is a one Zecchino or Ducat from the times of Paolo Rainier, who ruled Venice in the period of 1779-1789. The coin shows the Doge kneeling before St. Mark, who holds staff in right hand with the legend "PAVL*RAINER*| • S | • M | • V | ? | N | ? | T | I" with the letters DVX along the staff all on the obverse. The reverse shows full length Christ the Redeemer standing facing forward within beaded ellipse lined with 16 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 1779-1789. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. The coin weighs ~3.5 grams of 0.9990 gold and is ~20.5 mm in diameter. It is Fr. 1434, KM #714, is a rather nice coin with good eye appeal. Please carefully review the photos provided as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: ND (1779-1789).
Mint: Venice.
Size and weight: This is a one Zecchino or Ducat that is ~20 mm in diameter and weighs ~3.5 grams of 0.9990 gold. References: Fr. 1434, is KM 714, and is listed in Numista as N#?21675.
Condition: I would grade the coin as about uncirculated or better with all of its details being very well preserved with minor wear if any. It is in a nice state of preservation with minimum wear commensurate with its age and circulated status. It has a few minor scratches and minor bag marks in the field. It has great eye appeal and would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
