Nice 1400-13 Gold Coin Venice Italy Ducat or Zecchino Michele Steno Fr. 1230 XF+
Description: Beautiful gold coin showing no date from Venice Italy. This is a one Zecchino or Ducat from the times of Michael Steno in the period of 1400-1413. The coin shows Doge kneeling before St. Mark, who holds staff in right hand with the legend "MIChEL* STEN' | • S | • M | • V | E | N | E | T | I" on the obverse. The reverse shows full length Christ the Redeemer standing facing forward within beaded ellipse lined with 9 stars. The reverse has the legend "SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT" surrounding the image of Christ along the edge. The coin is undated but was issued during the period 1400-1413. The coin is much better than the photos suggest. It is a rather nice with good eye appeal. It is Fr. 1230, weighs ~3.4 gm and measures ~20 mm. Please carefully review the photos provided as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: ND (1400-1413).
Mint: Venice.
Size and weight: This is a one Zecchino or Ducat that is ~20 mm in diameter and weighs ~3.4 grams of 0.9990 gold.
References: Fr. 1230, is listed in Numista as N# 110182.
Condition: I would grade this coin as extremely fine or better with some minor double striking evident in the lettering on the obverse. The coin has minor ware and has a light patina with a sharp strike and nice raised image as well as lettering. It shows minor ware with some scratches and bag marks in the field. The coin has very nice eye appeal and would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
