Italie - Venise - Zecchino - doge Paolo Renier 1779-1789 - Or

Gold Zecchino
Republic of Venice.
Paolo Renier (1779-1789)

Coin in XF condition, reliefs perfectly legible. Centred, no oxidation of the planchet.

Uncommon.

Obverse: Saint Mark, protector of the city, and Doge kneeling before the Saint. Circular legend 'S M VENET(I)', name of the Doge and PAULUS RENIER alongside the shaft the word 'DUX'. On the reverse the image of Christ blessing enclosed in an almond-shaped halo sprinkled with stars and the caption "SIT T XPE DAT Q TU REGIS ISTE DUCAT"

24 kt gold - 997/1000 - 3.5 g

Please see images for an accurate impression.