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:It also known as a "zecchino" after the Zecca (mint) of Venice, located near the Doge's palace.
:It also known as a "zecchino" after the Zecca (mint) of Venice, located near the Doge's palace.


*1 lire = 20 soldi
*1 lire = 20 soldi (or 5 grossetti or 10 gazzette)


*1 grossetto = 4 soldi
*1 grossetto = 4 soldi

Revision as of 16:10, 1 April 2022

  • 1 Venetian ducat = 6 lire + 4 soldi (or 124 soldi)
It also known as a "zecchino" after the Zecca (mint) of Venice, located near the Doge's palace.
  • 1 lire = 20 soldi (or 5 grossetti or 10 gazzette)
  • 1 grossetto = 4 soldi
  • 1 gazzetta = 2 soldi
  • A soldo is known as a "marchetto" (equivalent to a schilling)
  • 1 soldo = 12 denari
  • 1 bezzo (½ soldo) = 6 denari
  • 1 quatrino (¼ soldo) = 3 deanri
  • A denaro is known as a "bagattino"
  • A quartarolo = ¼ denaro (1192-1328 CE)