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DenominationGrosso
Country / EmpireVenetian Republic
Obverse DesignSt. Mark standing right, presenting banner to Doge Francesco Dandolo kneeling left.
Reverse DesignChrist enthroned facing.
Historical Context
Coinage issued during the reign of Doge Francesco Dandolo (1328-1339) of the Venetian Republic. The Grosso was a prominent silver coin in medieval Venice, widely used in trade.
