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Vicenza Assay Office: hallmarks, history, and town mark

Italian hallmarking is by province; each piece carries a province code (e.g., VI for Vicenza, AR for Arezzo, MI for Milan) plus fineness number and maker's identifier.

Published May 30, 2026

Quick facts

Operator
Camera di Commercio di Vicenza
Location
Vicenza, Italy
Status
Active
Town mark
Province code VI within rectangle

About the Vicenza Assay Office

Italian hallmarking is by province; each piece carries a province code (e.g., VI for Vicenza, AR for Arezzo, MI for Milan) plus fineness number and maker's identifier.

The town mark

The Vicenza Assay Office strikes a distinctive symbol — Province code VI within rectangle. This town mark identifies where a piece was assayed, so spotting it on a ring, chain, or piece of silverware tells you which office tested and guaranteed its metal content.

Sources

  • Italian Decreto Legislativo 251/1999

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. Where is the Vicenza Assay Office?
A. It is based in Vicenza, Italy. It is run by Camera di Commercio di Vicenza.
Q. Is the Vicenza Assay Office still operating?
A. Yes. The Vicenza Assay Office is still assaying and hallmarking precious metal today.
Q. What hallmark symbol does the Vicenza Assay Office use?
A. Its town mark is province code vi within rectangle. That symbol identifies the office where a piece was tested for purity, so you can use it to trace where the item was assayed.

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