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Venice Gold Zecchino Ducat, Doge Francesco Molin.

Venice Italy Gold Ducat Coins
Venetian Gold Ducat coin
Venetian Gold Ducat - Zecchino, mint period: 1646-1655

the 99th Doge of Venice - Francesco Molin (1646-1655)
Reference: Gamberini 835, Friedberg 1318. R!
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 3.47 gram of gold

Obverse: St. Mark standing right, presenting cross topped banner (with small flag!) to kneeling Doge.
Legend: FRANC . MOLINO – S . M . VENET . / DVX (vertical along banner)

Reverse: Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels.
Legend: SIT . T . XPE . DAT . Q . TV – REGIS . ISTE . DVCA
Comment: Halo of light (mandorla) with 18 stars around.