1423-1457 A. D medieval. 995 gold coin of Venice Francesco Foscari zecchino ducat
995 fine gold coin is guaranteed genuine, and is almost 600 years old. It was hammered out in Venice, Italy, then an independent City State. Venice issued these gold ducats from the 1200s until the last Doge of Venice was forced to abdicate by Napoleon in the 1790's. It shows a lot of wear, but, the legends and devices are legible and recognizable. There is detail in the face of Jesus on the reverse.
(19 June 1373 1 November 1457) was the 65th Doge. Of the Republic of Venice. His reign, the longest of all Doges in Venetian history, lasted 34 years, 6 months and 8 days, and coincided with the inception of the Italian Renaissance.
The name ducat comes from the Latin word for duke, and this coin bears the image and name of Andrea Gritti, the duke or Doge of Venice who issued it. He is shown kneeling before St Mark, the patron saint of Venice. On the other side is Christ in a field of stars, with a Latin text meaning Christ, let this duchy, ruled by you rule, be dedicated to you. 995 gold coin of Venice Francesco Foscari zecchino ducat" is in sale since Tuesday, April 3, 2018. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Medieval\European".The seller is "depositlaw" and is located in Chicago, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Grade: Ungraded
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
- Certification: Uncertified