Catalogus
| Uitgever | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1205-1229 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Valuta | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Samenstelling | Silver (.965) |
| Gewicht | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | IC / XC |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 9259044620 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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