Silver Pendants 5 schei de mona mint condition
The 5 Schei de Mona is a typically Venetian allegorical coin, inspired by the famous popular saying: “Sìnque schei de mona fa ben a tuti.” An ironic and benevolent wish, encapsulating the authentic and witty spirit of Venice. A truly Venetian gift for the recipient. Each coin is handcrafted and minted in 925 silver, gilded silver, or, to order, in 18-karat gold. This version, designed to be worn as a Brilliant Uncirculated pendant, is minted in limited numbers each year, with a diameter of 18 mm. Unlike other 5 Schei de Mona, which are reproduced using the lost-wax casting technique, this coin is technically perfect.
The obverse is engraved with “5 Schei de Mona”; the reverse features the inscription “Fa ben a tutti,” with a magnificent relief Moeca lion, the symbol of Venice, at the center.
A bit of history: The “5 schei de mona” originates from an Austrian coin, the Pfennig, with the inscription “schei de munze,” which circulated during the Lombardy-Veneto Kingdom under the Austrian Empire, between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Over time, the Venetians—always practical and ironic—simplified the name to “schei de mona.”
Thus was born this allegorical coin, reinterpreted by various goldsmiths, a symbol of a creative and culturally vibrant Venice. We, very attentive to tradition, have been offering this famous coin since the 1960s in Venice and the Veneto region, with even extending into Friuli and beyond. The meaning: Having 5 schei de mona in your pocket in Venice means knowing that, sometimes, it’s worth pretending not to understand—”far el mona,” as they say—to avoid problems or to shrewdly negotiate.
A small talisman of folk wisdom, irony, and Venetian common sense. With the 5 Schei de Mona coin we also make: rings, brooches, cufflinks, pendants and money holders, also available in gold.
45,00 €
Dear customer, this jewel may not be available immediately, but it is reproducible and customizable
Description
The 5 Schei de Mona is a typically Venetian allegorical coin, inspired by the famous popular saying: “Sìnque schei de mona fa ben a tuti.” An ironic and benevolent wish, encapsulating the authentic and witty spirit of Venice. A truly Venetian gift for the recipient. Each coin is handcrafted and minted in 925 silver, gilded silver, or, to order, in 18-karat gold. This version, designed to be worn as a Brilliant Uncirculated pendant, is minted in limited numbers each year, with a diameter of 18 mm. Unlike other 5 Schei de Mona, which are reproduced using the lost-wax casting technique, this coin is technically perfect.
The obverse is engraved with “5 Schei de Mona”; the reverse features the inscription “Fa ben a tutti,” with a magnificent relief Moeca lion, the symbol of Venice, at the center.
A bit of history: The “5 schei de mona” originates from an Austrian coin, the Pfennig, with the inscription “schei de munze,” which circulated during the Lombardy-Veneto Kingdom under the Austrian Empire, between the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Over time, the Venetians—always practical and ironic—simplified the name to “schei de mona.”
Thus was born this allegorical coin, reinterpreted by various goldsmiths, a symbol of a creative and culturally vibrant Venice. We, very attentive to tradition, have been offering this famous coin since the 1960s in Venice and the Veneto region, with even extending into Friuli and beyond. The meaning: Having 5 schei de mona in your pocket in Venice means knowing that, sometimes, it’s worth pretending not to understand—”far el mona,” as they say—to avoid problems or to shrewdly negotiate.
A small talisman of folk wisdom, irony, and Venetian common sense. With the 5 Schei de Mona coin we also make: rings, brooches, cufflinks, pendants and money holders, also available in gold.
