History Walks in Venice

Ducato veneto (pl. ducati; also ducato d’argento)

The ducato veneto (also ducato d’argento) was a Venetian silver coin, worth at times eight lire, or six lire and four denari, minted since 1562. The corresponding gold coin was a zecchino.

  • 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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