History Walks in Venice

Lira (pl. lire; also Lira Tron or Trona)

The lira is one of the most ancient Venetian monetary denominations, but only issued as coins after 1472 as the lira trona.. One lira was worth 20 soldi or 240 denari.

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    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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