1 Tornesello - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) front 1 Tornesello - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) back
1 Tornesello - Giovanni Dolfin ND (1356-1361) photo
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1 Tornesello - Giovanni Dolfin ND

 
Billon 0.72 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Giovanni Dolfin (1356-1361)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1356-1361
Value
1 Tornesello (1⁄80)
Currency
Venice-Crete - Lire (1205-1669)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#114228
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

St. Marcus lion with Gospel inside a circle.

Lettering: ✠ • VEXILIFER • VENECIA4

Comment

Reference:

Papadopoli 4.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Tornesello coin from the Republic of Venice is that it features a unique design element - a small knot or nodule on the reverse side, which is believed to represent the node of a tree, symbolizing the connection between the coin and the natural world.