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| Emissor | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1205-1229 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Moeda | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Composição | Silver (.965) |
| Peso | 2.1 g |
| Diâmetro | 20 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientação | |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) |
| Descrição do anverso | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Descrição do reverso | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Escrita do reverso | |
| Legenda do reverso | IC / XC |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9259044620 |
| Informações adicionais |
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