1545-1553, Doges of Venice, Francesco Donato. Gold Zecchino (Ducat) Coin. NGC AU-53!
Mint Period: 1545-1553 Denomination: Zecchino (Ducat) Doge: Francesco Donato (1545-1553) Reference: Friedberg 1250, Paolucci I/61/1. Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as AU-53! Diameter: 21mm Weight: 3.42gm Material: Gold!
Obverse: St. Mark standing right, presenting cross topped banner to kneeling Doge. Legend: S. M VENET / DVX / FRAN DON
Reverse: Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels. Mandorla with twelve stars around. Legend: SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT
Francesco Donato (c. 1468 – 23 May 1553) was a member of the Donato family of Venice. He was the 79th Doge of Venice from 1545 to 1553. He was married to Giovanna Da Mula and Alicia Giustiniani.
Donato served as ambassador to Spain in 1504, to England in 1509, and to Florence in 1512. He maintained Venice's neutrality in the war between Charles V and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, and contributed to the peace treaty with Soliman. Elected Doge at the age of 77, he remained in office until his death in 1553.
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