1 Denaro - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) front 1 Denaro - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) back
1 Denaro - Giovanni Dandolo ND (1280-1289) photo
© pimmy (CC BY-NC-SA)

1 Denaro - Giovanni Dandolo ND

 
Billon (.196 silver) 0.25 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni Dandolo (1280-1289)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1280-1289
Value
1 Denier (1⁄240)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Billon (.196 silver)
Weight
0.25 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#113593
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Cross inside a circle.

Lettering: ✠ • S • MARCUS •

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Giovanni Dandolo, who was the Doge of Venice from 1280 to 1289. The Doge was the ruler of the Republic of Venice, and this coin was used as a means of currency during his reign.