کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Venice, Republic of |
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| سال | 1205-1229 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| واحد پول | Lira (1156-1471) |
| ترکیب | Silver (.965) |
| وزن | 2.1 g |
| قطر | 20 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
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| توضیحات روی سکه | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
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| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| خط پشت سکه | |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | IC / XC |
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| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 9259044620 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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