Venetian money

Venetian money in the 16th century

• 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 (or 2 bezzi or 4 quatrini)

• 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)