Ludovico Manin, Venice, Gold Zecchino

Venice (Italian States), gold zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97), mounted Christ-side out in 18K bezel. 7.45 grams total. Fully detailed AU- (features slightly crude), well presented in a sturdy mounting.

 

Description

Venice (Italian States), gold zecchino, Ludovico Manin (1789-97), mounted Christ-side out in 18K bezel. 7.45 grams total. Fully detailed AU- (features slightly crude), well presented in a sturdy mounting.

HOLED Ludovico Manin, last Doge of Venice GOLD ducat.

 

Ludovico Giovanni Manin (14 May 1725- 24 October 1802) was a Venetian politician, a Patrician of Venice and the last Doge of Venice. He governed the Venetian Republic from 9 March 1789 until 1797, when he was forced to abdicate by Napoleon Bonaparte.