Catalogue
| Émetteur | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Année | 1205-1229 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Devise | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Composition | Silver (.965) |
| Poids | 2.1 g |
| Diamètre | 20 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) |
| Description de l’avers | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Description du revers | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | IC / XC |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9259044620 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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