© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Denaro - Giovanni Gradenigo ND
| Silver | 0.28 g |
| Issuer | Republic of Venice (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Doge | Giovanni Gradenigo (1355-1356) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1356 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Lira (1156-1471) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#114225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross inside a circle.
Lettering: ✠ • S • MARCVS •
Interesting fact
The 1 Denaro coin from the Republic of Venice, minted during the reign of Giovanni Gradenigo (1355-1356), was made of silver and weighed 0.28 grams. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of the Venetian Republic, which was a major trading power in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages. The coin's design featured the image of the Virgin Mary on one side and the Doge of Venice on the other, symbolizing the city's religious and political authority.
