1 Grosso - Antonio Venier (II type) ND (1382-1400) front 1 Grosso - Antonio Venier (II type) ND (1382-1400) back
1 Grosso - Antonio Venier (II type) ND (1382-1400) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

1 Grosso - Antonio Venier II type ND

 
Silver 1.98 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Anthony Venier (1382-1400)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1382-1400
Value
1 Grosso = 4 Soldini (⅕)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.98 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#37100
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Christ sitting on throne, on the left a star and on the right the mintmasters initials.

Lettering: IC - XC

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintmaster initials: F, I, M, P, R.

Interesting fact

The 1 Grosso coin from the Republic of Venice, minted during the reign of Antonio Venier (II type), features a unique design element - a small kneeling figure of the Virgin Mary on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins of that era.