Catalog
| Issuer | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1205-1229 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Currency | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Composition | Silver (.965) |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Reverse description | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | IC / XC |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9259044620 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1 Grosso of Pietro Ziani (1205-1229) marks a pivotal era for the Republic of Venice. Ziani's dogeship immediately followed the Fourth Crusade, profoundly expanding Venetian power and transforming it into a dominant maritime empire. The Grosso, initiated by Doge Enrico Dandolo, was Venice's high-purity silver answer to the Byzantine hyperpyron, crucial for its burgeoning international trade. Ziani's continuation solidified Venice's economic supremacy and status as a major European power.
Artistry: While the engraver remains anonymous, the Grosso’s design adheres to established Venetian numismatic tradition, blending Byzantine iconographic influences. The obverse features Saint