English

Noun

zecchino ‎(plural zecchinos or zecchini)

1. (historical) An old gold coin of Italy; a sequin.

Italian

Etymology

From zecca ‎(“mint”), from Arabic سِكَّة ‎(sikka, “die for coining, coin”).

Noun

zecchino m ‎(plural zecchini)

1. A gold coin, especially a Venetian ducat.

Related terms

• oro zecchino - pure gold