1 Grosso (Venetian rule) ND (1408-1410) front 1 Grosso (Venetian rule) ND (1408-1410) back
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1 Grosso Venetian rule ND

 
Silver 1.03 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Zeta (Montenegrin States)
Prince
Balsha III (Balša III) (1403-1421)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1408-1410
Value
1 Grosso
Currency
Groschen (1403-1421)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.03 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#231444
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + S: MAROVS: VENETIARVM: TA·

Lettering (regular font): + S: MAROVS: VENETIARVM: TA·

Edge

Rough

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the Venetian rule of the Principality of Zeta, which was a short-lived state that existed in the 15th century in what is now Montenegro. The coin's design and minting were likely influenced by the Venetian Republic, which was a powerful maritime empire at the time. Despite its brief existence, the Principality of Zeta played an important role in the history of the region and the development of its coinage.