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Republic of Venice, Doge Giovanni Soranzo, 1312 - 1328
|Venice|, |Republic| |of| |Venice,| |Doge| |Giovanni| |Soranzo,| |1312| |-| |1328|, Giovanni Soranzo (born 1240 - died Venice, December 31, 1328) was a Venetian statesman of the prominent Soranzo family who served as the 51st Doge of Venice. He ascended to the position on July 13, 1312, and served until his death. Soranzo was a member of a noble family; he was married to Franchesina. In 1310 his son-in-law, Niccolo' Querini was exiled for life from Venice for taking part in Bajamonte Tiepolo's conspiracy to overthrow the state. Soranzo was succeeded as Doge by Francesco Dandolo.
ME85802. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2803, Paolucci 2, Gamberini 67, EF, toned, tight flan (as usual), mild die wear, Venice mint, weight 1.884g, maximum diameter 20.4mm, die axis 180o, 1312 - 1328; obverse IO SVPANTIO S M VENETI, Doge, standing on left, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down flag staff; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; SOLD










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