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| Эмитент | Venice, Republic of |
|---|---|
| Год | 1205-1229 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120) |
| Валюта | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Состав | Silver (.965) |
| Вес | 2.1 g |
| Диаметр | 20 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
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| Описание аверса | Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark. |
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| Письменность аверса | |
| Надписи аверса | + • P • ZIANI S M VENETI |
| Описание реверса | Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. |
| Письменность реверса | |
| Надписи реверса | IC / XC |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (1205-1229) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9259044620 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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