{"product_id":"1789-97-venice-1z-ludovico-manin-ngc-ms-66","title":"1789-97 Venice 1z Ludovico Manin NGC MS 64","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in the waning years of the Venetian Republic, the 1789–1797 Venice 1 Zecchino (1Z) under Doge Ludovico Manin stands as one of the last issues of this iconic medieval gold type. The zecchino, renowned for its unbroken centuries-long production, embodies the Republic’s enduring wealth and maritime power even as Napoleon’s forces loomed on the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"586\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDepicts the Doge kneeling before Saint Mark, who presents a cross-bearing staff. The scene symbolizes the Republic's divine legitimacy, accompanied by the Latin legend \"S M VENET,\" representing \"San Marco Venice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a full-length, nimbate Christ standing within an almond-shaped mandorla, holding the gospels and raising his right hand in blessing. This design—unchanged for centuries—underscores the sacred backing of the Venetian currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"835\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGraded NGC MS64, this piece is exceptionally well-preserved for a type most often seen in AU or lower Mint State. The coin displays full golden luster, a crisp strike with complete facial and drapery detail on Christ and the Doge, and virtually untouched fields—testament to its superior preservation. Its combination of religious iconography, historical context, and exquisite minting makes it highly appealing to collectors of late Italian Renaissance and early modern European gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14467,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15055031},\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}'\u003e1789-97 Italy 1Z NGC MS64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729088905386,"sku":"3934952-024","price":3441.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/111_2abc260e-523d-4831-9468-019d7ea5944a.jpg?v=1747425529","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1789-97-venice-1z-ludovico-manin-ngc-ms-66","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}