Catalogo
| Emittente | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1205-1229 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Valuta | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Composizione | Silver (.965) |
| Peso | 2.1 g |
| Diametro | 20 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | IC / XC |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9259044620 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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