History Walks in Venice

Bezzo (pl. bezzi; also bezzino or mezzo soldo)

The bezzo (also bezzino or mezzo soldo) was a Venetian square copper coin, worth half a soldo or six denari, first issued in 1514.

  • Venetian coinage

    Venetian coinage

    The Republic of Venice issued a wide range of coins, of many, and changing, denominations, including the ducato, scudo, soldo, lira, and many more.

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