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VENICE - Giovanni Corner
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Venice. Giovanni I Corner (1624-1630). Quarter Soldi, Copper. Mint Period: 1625-1629 AD
Doge: Giovanni Corner (96th Doge of Venice)
Denomination: Quarter Soldi of 12 denarii (1 Soldino)
Reference: Davenport 4267. Papadopoli 146; Scarfèa 960.
Diameter: 20.6mm Material: Copper Weight: 1.7gm
Obverse: Doge kneeling to right, holding cruciform staff. Nimbate and winged lion to left, holding Gospels open with left fore-paw.
Legend: *S•M•V•IO•CORN
Exergue: *12* (value)
Reverse: Full length facing Christ, nimbate and robed.
Legend: +DEFENS NOSTER+
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