1 Grosso - Enrico Dandolo ND (1202-1205) front 1 Grosso - Enrico Dandolo ND (1202-1205) back
1 Grosso - Enrico Dandolo ND (1202-1205) photo
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1 Grosso - Enrico Dandolo ND

 
Silver (.965) 2 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Enrico Dandolo (1192-1205)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1202-1205
Value
1 Grosso = 26 Denari (13⁄120)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Silver (.965)
Weight
2 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#113364
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right.

Lettering: IC - XC

Comment

Other references:

Paolucci 1;
Montenegro 17;
Gamberini 14;
Papadopoli 1.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Grosso - Enrico Dandolo ND (1202-1205) coin from Republic of Venice (Italian States) is that it features an image of Doge Enrico Dandolo, who was the ruler of Venice during the Fourth Crusade and played a significant role in the sack of Constantinople in 1204.