Dalmatia and Albania 2 Soldi [Risolto]

In the Numista catalog, there are two listings for the Dalmatia and Albania 2 soldi (which are undated). One of the listings is at:

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces87696.html

In Craig's "Coins of the World 1750-1850", 3rd edition, he indicates that coins under 6.5 grams were minted 1710-1797, and "earlier coins heavier".

As I recall, there are three major weight changes for these coins. Does anyone have the data for the three divisions and their appropriate dates?

1. 2 soldi issued by decree of June 14, 1684 with diameter of 28-30 mm and weight of 7.86 grams.

2. 2 soldi issued by decree of February 10, 1681 with weight of 7.03 grams.

3. 2 soldi issued by decree of February 20, 1710 with weight of 6.10 grams. There was a continuous, though unauthorized, reduction in the weight as well as the diameter.

Taken from A Catalogue of the Coins of Dalmatia et Albania (1410-1797) by Soterios Gsardiakos.

Thank you. That was exactly what I was seeking.

Should the Numista catalog be changed, to recognize the three weights?

Cita: "numisquare"​1. 2 soldi issued by decree of June 14, 1684 with diameter of 28-30 mm and weight of 7.86 grams.
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​2. 2 soldi issued by decree of February 10, 1681 with weight of 7.03 grams.
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​3. 2 soldi issued by decree of February 20, 1710 with weight of 6.10 grams. There was a continuous, though unauthorized, reduction in the weight as well as the diameter.
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​Taken from A Catalogue of the Coins of Dalmatia et Albania (1410-1797) by Soterios Gsardiakos.

​Just to confirm: the decree of 1684 actually INCREASED the weight of the coin. I thought that they were all reductions.

My error - a typo. The second decree was in 1691, not 1681.

Thank you very much.

Is it reasonable to assume that the same weight standards existed for the other Venetian colonies with similar 2 soldi coins?

A more recent reference, I Dogi e le Loro Monete by Eupremio Montenegro (2012) gives the following results for 2 soldi:

Dalmatia & Albania
The first two decrees of 1684 and 1691 are combined into one category with a weight range of 6.91 to 7.55g.
The third decree of 1710 has its own category with a weight range of 3.96 to 4.50g.
A fourth decree of 1796 has a weight range of 6.62 to 7.03g.

Corfu, Cephalonia & Zante
One category with a weight range of 4.57 to 4.99g.

Isole & Armata
Decree of 1686 with a weight range of 7.59 to 8.03g.

Armata & Morea
Decrees of 1688 and 1691 are combined into one category with a weight range of 6.70 to 7.86g

Candia
Decree of 1643 with a weight of 6.82g.

Cita: "numisquare"​A more recent reference, I Dogi e le Loro Monete by Eupremio Montenegro (2012) gives the following results for 2 soldi:
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​Dalmatia & Albania
​The first two decrees of 1684 and 1691 are combined into one category with a weight range of 6.91 to 7.55g.
​The third decree of 1710 has its own category with a weight range of 3.96 to 4.50g.
​A fourth decree of 1796 has a weight range of 6.62 to 7.03g.

​If I read this correctly, the decree of 1796 nearly doubled the weight from the third decree (1710-1796).
This standard apparently was not in use very long, since Napoleon defeated Venice in 1797, and turned most of these island territories over to the Austrians in 1798.

One of my Dalmatia and Albania 2 soldi (SAN MAR..) coins weighs 6.3 grams. I would assume that it belongs to the period of 1684-1710.

Examination of the weight, size, and legends can determine which variety you have.

Decree 1684 & 1691: 28.5-30mm 6.91-7.55g S MARC VEN DALMA ET ALBAN
Decree 1710: 25-27mm 3.96-4.50g S MARCVS VEN DALMAT ET ALBAN
ײ ײ ײ S MARC VEN DALM ET ALB
ײ ײ ײ S MARC VEN DALMA ET ALBAN
Decree of 16 February 1796: 30.5-31.5mm 6.62-7.03g SAN MARC VEN DALMA ET ALBAN
ײ ײ ײ same as above but the letters appear uniform
rather than hand carved

If only those of the Decree of 1796 (issued 1796-97) have SAN (rather than S) on the obverse, do we need to change the dates on https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces19340.html  ?

Also, if "SAN" was only issued 1796-97, then the Krause reference in the above Numista listing should be changed from KM 9 (Krause 1601-1700), to KM 15 (Krause 1701-1800).

Mine is 6.3 grams, 28mm, and SAN:

http://www.elfreeman2.com/t18/DALMo.jpg

http://www.elfreeman2.com/t18/DALMr.jpg