Definition

• Also called Lira Mocenigo. A silver coin of Venice, which receives its name from the Doge Pietro Mocenigo (1474-1476), who introduced it. The type was similar to the Marcella (q.v.) and the coin was retained until about the middle of the sixteenth century. Its original value was ten Soldi.

Source

• Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)

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