1709-1722 Venice, Italy 1 Zecchino Giovanni Corner II NGC MS-64★

This Venice 1 Zecchino represents the golden coinage of Doge Giovanni Corner II, who ruled the Venetian Republic from 1709 to 1722 during the late Baroque period. Venice maintained its status as a major trading power in the early 18th century, and the zecchino was a cornerstone of Mediterranean commerce, widely accepted throughout Europe and the Ottoman Empire for its consistent gold purity and weight.

Commonly referred to as Venetian Ducats, the obverse displays the traditional kneeling figure of the Doge receiving the banner of St. Mark from Christ, surrounded by the Latin inscription invoking divine blessing. The reverse features Christ standing within a mandorla surrounded by stars, with the inscription referencing the duchy of Venice. The coin exhibits well-struck detail with bold relief and attractive golden surfaces typical of Venetian gold craftsmanship.

Graded MS-64★ by NGC, this zecchino displays exceptional preservation with lustrous surfaces and sharp definition throughout both sides. For the entire 200 year series, this is the only Star notation that NGC has ever awarded! Out of the 44 certified for this date, it's the only example in MS64 with just 2 known finer. The Star designation indicates superior eye appeal for the grade, reflecting the coin's outstanding visual qualities. Venetian zecchini from the Corner II period remain highly sought after by collectors of European gold and Italian states coinage. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.