Italy - Venice - 1 Zecchino Undated 1779-1789 - Doge Paolo Renier - KM# 714 - Friedberg 1434 - Paolucci 12 - Gold ...

Italy - Venice - 1 Zecchino Undated 1779-1789 - Doge Paolo Renier - KM# 714 - Friedberg 1434 - Paolucci 12 - Gold 999, 3.45g (approx. 3.45g pure gold, 0.1108 oz) - Very Fine A reduced buyer’s premium of only 10% + VAT on the premium applies to this item. A gold Zecchino of the Republic of Venice, struck during the dogeship of Paolo Renier between 1779 and 1789. Venetian Zecchini, also commonly known as Ducats, were among the most important and widely accepted gold trade coins in European and Mediterranean commerce. Their traditional design remained largely unchanged for centuries. Obverse: Saint Mark, the patron saint of Venice, stands at left and presents a cross-topped banner to Doge Paolo Renier, kneeling at right. The title DVX, meaning Doge, appears beside the staff. The surrounding inscription reads PAVL RAINER - S M VENET. Reverse: Christ stands facing within a beaded mandorla surrounded by stars. His right hand is raised in blessing, while his left holds the Book of the Gospels. The surrounding inscription reads SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCA (To you, O Christ, is given this duchy which you rule).