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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Medieval & Modern Coins| ▸ |Venice||View Options:   | | | "You own many and many a ship; your vessels fear not the stormy winds. They come home safely to port, nor do they ever founder, they who time after time set sail from shore. The famous Venetia, already rich in nobility." -- Letter from Cassiodorus, minister to Theodoric the Ostrogoth, to the Venetians. It is the first recorded mention of the people of the lagoon. |
Venetian style imitative ducati copying the types of Andrea Dandolo and other doges are traditionally attributed to Robert d'Anjou (de Taranto) as Prince of Achaea. Widespread circulation and numerous varieties indicate some possibility they may have also been struck elsewhere, such as Chios under Genoa or Mytilene under the Gattilusi.ME45452. Gold ducato, cf. Ives p. XIII; Schlumberger p. 21 and pl. XXI, 19 - 22; Gamberini 344; and Friedberg 38a var. (K on obv), Superb EF, weight 3.479 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 0o, uncertain mint, 1443 - 1454; obverse S/N / V/E/N/E/T/I D/V/X ANDR DANDVO (S and third N sideways), St. Mark standing right, receiving banner from Doge kneeling left; reverse SIT T XPE DAT Q TV RIZ IZTE DVCATT (S retrograde), Christ standing facing, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left, surrounded by mandorla containing nine stars; ex CNG; SOLD
Chios, Greece, Philippo Maria Visconti, 1421 - 1436, Imitative of Venice
SH48270. Gold ducato, Schlumberger pl. XIV, 14; Gamberini 398; Friedberg 4, VF, weight 3.511 g, maximum diameter 20.7 mm, die axis 225o, uncertain mint, 1421 - 1436; obverse S PETRVS DVX D MEDIOLAN (S retrograde), St. Peter standing right, receiving banner from Doge kneeling left; reverse D SIT T XPE DAT Q TV RIG ISTE DVCAT, Christ standing facing, raising right hand in benediction, Gospels in left, surrounded by mandorla containing nine stars; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Giovanni Cornaro, 1709 - 1722
Struck in near pure gold, the design of the Venetian gold ducat, or zecchino, remained unchanged for more than 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 to the conquest of Venice by Napoleon's troops in 1797. The reverse legend expands to Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis, iste ducatus which translates "To thee, O'Christ, Duchy, which thou rulest, be dedicated."SH33288. Gold zecchino, Friedberg 1372, VF, slightly bent, weight 3.429 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 45o, obverse DVX S. M. VENET* IOAN* CORNEL, St. Marco stands right blessing Doge, long staff with cross between; reverse REGIS. ISTE. DVCA - SIT. T. XPE. DAT. Q. TV, Christ standing facing, 16 stars around; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Paulo Rainer, 1779 - 1789
The design of the famous Venetian gold ducat, or zecchino, remained unchanged for more than 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 and the conquest of Venice by Napoleon's troops in 1797. Paulo Rainer was the Doge of Venice before the last, at the end of 1000 years of Venetian independence.SH26055. Gold ducato, Friedberg 1434, EF, slightly bent, weight 3.448 g, maximum diameter 21.3 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1779 - 1789; obverse PAVL RAINER DVX S M VENET, St. Marco stands right blessing Doge, long staff with cross between; reverse REGIS ISTE DVCA SIT T XPE DAT Q TV, Christ standing facing, 16 stars around; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Paolo Ranieri, 1779 - 1789
Struck in near pure gold, the design of the Venetian gold ducat, or zecchino, remained unchanged for more than 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 to the conquest of Venice by Napoleon's troops in 1797. The reverse legend expands to Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis, iste ducatus which translates "To thee, O'Christ, Duchy, which thou rulest, be dedicated."SH39380. Gold Ducat, SCWC KM 107, VF, weight 3.411 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 135o, Venice mint, obverse DVX S. M. VENET PAVL. RAINER, St. Marco stands right blessing Doge, long staff with cross between; reverse REGIS. ISTE. DVCA - SIT. T. XPE. DAT. Q. TV, Christ standing facing, 16 stars around; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Pasquale Cicogna, 1585 - 1595
Tomaso Mocenigo was the fleet commander during the Crusade of Nicopolis. Struck in near pure gold, the design of the Venetian gold ducat, or zecchino, remained unchanged for more than 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 to the conquest of Venice by Napoleon's troops in 1797. The reverse legend expands to Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis, iste ducatus which translates "To thee, O'Christ, Duchy, which thou rulest, be dedicated."SH39382. Gold Ducat, Paolucci 1, aVF, wavy flan, weight 3.370 g, maximum diameter 20.8 mm, die axis 90o, obverse PASC CICON DVX S M VENETI, S. Marco and Doge kneeling, together holding banner; reverse SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DVCAT, Christ standing facing with halo, surrounded by nine stars; SOLD
Lot of 6 Venetian Silver Grossi, 1193 - 1471, F - VF, Clipped
When the Venetian grosso (plural Grossi) was first introduced under doge Enrico Dandolo in 1193, it weighed 2.18 grams of 98.5% silver, and was valued at 26 dinarii. Its name is from the same root as groschen and the English groat, all derived from the denaro grosso. Its value was allowed to float relative to other Venetian coins until it was pegged to 4 soldini in 1332. In 1332, 1 grosso was the equivalent of 4 soldini, or 48 dinarii. From 1340 to 1370, the increased price of silver forced most doges to stop issuing grossi, and the others to issue only a few. When Doge Andrea Contarini resumed production of grossi their weight began to fall and continued falling until Cristoforo Moro struck the last Venetian grossi with a weight of 0.45 grams.LT89472. Silver Lot, Lot of 6 coins, Venice, Italy, silver grosso, F - VF, clipped, possibly some imitatives, 15.2 - 19.0mm, unattributed, no flips or tags, bulk lot; as-is, no returns; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Jacopo Contarini, 1275 - 1280
Jacopo Contarini was the 47th Doge.SH71328. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2783, Paolucci 1, CNI VII 6; Papadopoli 2.4, Choice gVF, weight 2.136 g, maximum diameter 20.3 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1275 - 1280; obverse IA COTARIN S M VENETI DVX, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down flag staff, stars in left and right fields; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Jacopo Contarini, 1275 - 1280
Jacopo Contarini was the 47th Doge.WO113742. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2783, Paolucci 1, CNI VII 6; Papadopoli 2.4, gVF, well centered, toned, light scratches/bumps, slight obv. double strike, weight 2.087 g, maximum diameter 20.2 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1275 - 1280; obverse IA COTARIN S M VENETI DVX, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down flag staff, stars in left and right fields; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; ex Leu Numismatik web auction 26 (8-13 Jul 2023), lot 7134 (part of); SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Giovanni Gradenigo, 1355 - 1356
Giovanni Gradenigo (died August 8, 1356) was the fifty-sixth Doge of Venice, appointed on April 21, 1355. During his reign, Venice signed a peace with Genoa.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46278. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 3, Biaggi 2831 (R3), VF, weight 0.664 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 0o, obverse : + : IO : GRADOIGO : DVX, cross pattée; reverse + • VEXELIFER : VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
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.ME38046. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2803, Paolucci 2, Gamberini 67, choice EF, weight 1.868 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 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
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, weight 1.884 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 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
Republic of Venice, Doge Ludovico Manin, 1789 - 1797
The design of the famous Venetian gold ducat, or zecchino, remained unchanged for more than 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 and the conquest of Venice by Napoleon's troops in 1797. Ludovico Manin is the last Doge of Venice, at the end of 1000 years of Venetian independence.SH26066. Gold ducato, Friedberg 1445, VF, weak strike, weight 3.466 g, maximum diameter 21.1 mm, die axis 165o, Venice mint, 1789 - 1797; obverse LVDOV MANIN DVX S M VENET, St. Marco stands right blessing Doge, long staff with cross between; reverse REGIS ISTE DVCA SIT T XPE DAT Q TV, Christ standing facing, 16 stars around; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46312. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), VF, weight 0.674 g, maximum diameter 17.0 mm, die axis 345o, obverse + MIChL • MAVROC • DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Pietro Gradenigo, 1289 - 1311 A.D.
Under Doge Gradenigo, Acre, the last Crusader stronghold in the Holy Land, fell to the Mamluks. Venice sustained serious losses in a war with Genoa. The Byzantine emperor arrested many Venetians in Constantinople. In response, the Venetians sacked Galata but lost again. When Venice went to war with Pope Clement V over control of Ferrara, the Republic was excommunicated, barring all Christians from trading with Venice. The Doge's disastrous rule led to a coup. The coup failed but it led to the creation of the Council of Ten, initially a temporary institution, which later became the permanent body which in reality governed the Republic. Because Venice was excommunicated, when Gradenigo died, religious ceremonies could not be held. He was buried in an unmarked grave on Murano.ME91710. Silver grosso, Papadopoli 2.8, Biaggi 2794, Choice gVF, well centered, light toning, weight 2.148 g, maximum diameter 21.0 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1289 - 1311 A.D.; obverse PE GRADONICO S M VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, 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, annulet on left side of throne back; from the Maxwell Hunt Collection; SOLD
Cyprus, Colony of the Venetian Republic, Emergency Issue, Ottoman Siege, 1570 A.D.
Cyprus became an overseas colony of the Venetian Republic after it was purchased in 1489. This coin was an emergency issue minted while Famagusta was under siege by the Turks. It was to be redeemable in silver after the war. In 1571 Famagusta was captured and Cyprus became part of the Ottoman Empire.ME16470. Bronze Bisante, Paolucci 907; Lambros 107; Neumann I 917; Gardiakos Cyprus 64; Schlumberger tf. 8, 14; Montenegro p. 870, 11, F, weight 3.800 g, maximum diameter 27.7 mm, die axis 225o, Farmagusta mint, 1570 A.D.; obverse PRO REG PRO REGNI CYPRI PRESSIDIO (Latin: For the seige of the Kingdom of Cyprus), winged lion of St Mark left, 1570 below; reverse VENETORV / FIDES INVI/OLABILIS / BISANTE / I in five lines, small Cupid above; scarce; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Andrea Dandolo, 1343 - 1354
Andrea Dandolo (1306 - September 7, 1354) was elected the 54th doge of Venice in 1343, replacing Bartolomeo Gradenigo who died in late 1342.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46266. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 1, Biaggi 2823 (R4), aVF, weight 0.633 g, maximum diameter 16.4 mm, die axis 270o, obverse : + : ANDR DANDVLO : DVX, cross pattée; reverse + : VEXELIFER : VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Antonio Venier, 21 October 1382 - 23 November 1400
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness. ME92167. Silver grosso, CNI VII p. 106, 38; Papadopoli 3; Paolucci 3; Biaggi 2855, Choice gVF, well centered and struck, toned, edge crack, weight 1.800 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 315o, Venice mint, 3rd type; obverse ANTO. VENERIO. S. M. VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff, six-point stars in left and right fields; reverse • + • TIBI • LAVS • - • 3 • GLORIA •, nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, pelleted in annulet above throne left and right; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Lorenzo Tiepolo, 1268 - 1275
Lorenzo Tiepolo was the son of Doge Jacopo Tiepolo. Tiepolo demonstrated skill as commander when he defeated the Genoese at Acre in 1257. Although beloved by the population, his nepotism towards his sons, brought hostility from the nobility. In 1270, a peace treaty with Genoa confirmed Venetian predominance in the Adriatic; however, in that same year, commercial disputes grew to war between Venice and a league of Italian cities including Bologna, Treviso, Verona, Mantua, Ferrara, Cremona, Recanati, and Ancona. After an initial setback, the Venetians gained the upper hand and the terms of peace were favorable. Under Tiepolo, in 1273, Marco Polo began his journey to China. (He would return in 1295.) Tiepolo died in Venice in 1275 and was buried with his father in the Dominican Church of San Zanipolo.ME85076. Silver grosso, Papadopoli 1, Biaggi 2778, VF, uneven strike with weak areas, clipped, weight 1.533 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1268 - 1275; obverse LA TEVPL: - .S M VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Lorenzo Celsi, 1361 - 1365
Lorenzo Celsi (born c. 1310, died July 18, 1365) served as the 58th Doge of Venice, from July 16, 1361 until his death. He was the son of a rich family and was previously noted for leading a flotilla against Genoa. During his reign, Celsi confronted the revolt of St. Tito in Crete, a rebellion that overthrew the Venetian authorities and attempted to create an independent state.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46301. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 5, Biaggi -, VF, weight 0.629 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 45o, obverse + • LAVR • CELSI • DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46318. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), aVF, uneven strike, weight 0.653 g, maximum diameter 16.7 mm, die axis 0o, obverse + MIChL MAVROC DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Giovanni Dolfin, 1356 - 1361
Giovanni Dolfin (died July 12, 1361) was the fifty-seventh Doge of Venice, appointed on August 13, 1356. Despite his value as general, during his reign Venice lost Dalmatia. He was blind in one eye from a wound received in battle.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46287. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 4, Biaggi 2835 (R4), VF, weight 0.760 g, maximum diameter 17.6 mm, die axis 0o, obverse • + IO : DELPhYNO DVX, cross pattée; reverse • + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Andrea Contarini, 1368 - 1382 A.D.
ME47193. Silver soldino, Papadopoli 5, Paolucci 4, gVF, weight 0.520 g, maximum diameter 15.0 mm, die axis 270o, 1370 - 1372 A.D.; obverse + ANDR’ 9 TAR’ DVX, Doge kneeling left, holding banner with both hands; reverse · S · MARCVS · VENETI ·, nimbate lion seated left, gospels in left; SOLD
Venice, Doge Nicolo da Ponte, 15 January 1491 - 30 July 1585
Nicolò da Ponte was the eighty seventh doge of Republic of Venice. Elected at 87 years old, he was often ill or would fall asleep, but he carried out an administrative reorganization of the state and ruled effectively over over a fairly quiet period. He died July 30, 1585 at the venerable age of ninety years. WO35695. Silver 20 solidi, 1/8 Scudo S Giustina, 1 Lira, aVF, weight 4.397 g, maximum diameter 26.9 mm, die axis 180o, obverse S M VENE NIC DA PONTE, *A*M* in ex, S. Marco seated right on left, doge kneeling on right, both hold a flagstaff topped with a cross; reverse MEMORERO TVI IVSTINA VIR, St. Justine, standing facing, palm frond in right, with left crowning winged Venetian lion laying prone right behind, •20• in exergue; rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46316. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), aVF, uneven strike, weight 0.575 g, maximum diameter 16.9 mm, die axis 315o, obverse + MIChL MAVROC • DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Andrea Contarini, 1368 - 1382
Andrea Contarini served as doge during the War of Chioggia, fought with the Republic of Genoa.ME55702. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2844; Mint Master F (Filippo Barbarigo 1370 - 1385), VF, holed, weight 1.899 g, maximum diameter 21.3 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, obverse ANDR. 9TARENO. S. M. VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down flag staff; reverse + • TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA •, nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Jesus Christ) flanking above, star left, F right; scarce; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Giovani Dandolo, 1280 - 1289
ME59842. Bronze quartarolo, Biaggi 2792 (R4), Fair, weight 0.881 g, maximum diameter 16.5 mm, Venice mint, obverse V E N C and five pellets within circle; reverse cross, lis in each quarter; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Italy, Antonio Venier, Doge, 1382 - 1400 A.D.
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness.ME92158. Silver grosso, CNI VII p. 106, 4, Zub-Luciani 64, Paolucci 2, Biaggi 2854, VF, toning, holed, light earthen deposits, weight 1.179 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 135o, Venice mint, after 20 Aug 1385; obverse ANTO. VENERIO .S. M. VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, 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, ＊ left,
(mint master's sigla - Massaro Marco Buffo) right; SOLDRepublic of Venice, Doge Enrico Dandolo, 1192 - 1205
Enrico Dandolo (anglicised as Henry Dandolo and Latinized as Henricus Dandulus; c. 1107 – May/June 1205) was the doge of Venice from 1192 until his death. He is remembered for his avowed piety, longevity, and shrewdness, and is known for his role in the Fourth Crusade and the Sack of Constantinople. Dandolo died in 1205 in Constantinople and was buried at the Hagia Sophia.ME113745. Billon denaro scodellato, Biaggi 2762, CNI VII 19, Gamberini 15, Paolucci 2, Papadopoli 2, Montenegro 18, VF, well centered, toned, scyphate, weight 0.275 g, maximum diameter 13.0 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1192 - 1205; obverse + ENRIC' • DVX, cross pattée in a circle; reverse + S MARCVS, cross pattée in a circle; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Antonio Venier, 21 October 1382 - 23 November 1400
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness. ME113526. Silver grosso, CNI VII p. 106, 38; Papadopoli 3; Paolucci 3; Biaggi 2855, VF, dark toning, obv. off center, uneven strike, weight 1.696 g, maximum diameter 22.0 mm, die axis 135o, Venice mint, 3rd type; obverse ANTO. VENERIO. S. M. VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff, six-point stars in left and right fields; reverse • + • TIBI • LAVS • - • 3 • GLORIA •, nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, pelleted in annulet above throne left and right; SOLD
Venice, Armata and Morea, Venetian Colonies, 1688 - 1692
ME58782. Bronze gazetta, Paolucci 816, F, weight 5.850 g, maximum diameter 28.0 mm, die axis 90o, Venice mint, 1688 - 1692; obverse * ARMATA ET MOREA * (the military and Peloponnese possessions), legend in three lines; reverse SAN• MARC• VEN *, Venetian Lion, * II * in exergue; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Andrea Contarini, 1367 - 1382 A.D.
Andrea Contarini was doge of Venice during the War of Chioggia, which was fought between the Venetian Republic and the Republic of Genoa.ME58992. Silver soldino, Papadopoli 5, Paolucci 4, aVF, weight 0.500 g, maximum diameter 15.3 mm, die axis 0o, Venice mint, 1370 - 1372 A.D.; obverse + ANDR’ 9 TAR’ DVX, Doge kneeling left, holding banner with both hands; reverse · S · MARCVS · VENETI ·, nimbate lion seated left, gospels in left; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Antonio Venier, 21 October 1382 - 23 November 1400
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness.ME90122. Silver soldino, Papadopoli 5, Paolucci 5, Biaggi 2856, gVF, some legend weak, weight 0.440 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 135o, Venice mint, obverse ANTO' VENERIO DVX, Doge standing left, holding banner with both hands, star over C (mint master's first name initial) behind; reverse + S · MARCVS · VENETI ·, nimbate lion of Saint Mark seated left, gospels in forepaws; SOLD
Cyprus, Under Venetian Rule, Doge Girolamo Priuli, 1 September 1559 - 4 November 1567
ME31996. Billon denier, Schlumberger VIII, 7, VF, grainy, weight 0.498 g, maximum diameter 13.9 mm, die axis 180o, obverse +.HIERON.PRIOLI DVX., cross pattée, lozenge in each quarter; reverse S•MARCVS VENETVS, Lion of Cyprus rampant left; from the collection of Alex G. Malloy, former dealer for 40 years and co-author of Coins of the Crusader States; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Italy, Antonio Venier, Doge, 1382 - 1400 A.D.
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness.ME10862. Silver grosso, Paolucci 2, Biaggi 2854, gVF, weight 1.95 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 0o, Venice mint, 2nd type; obverse ANTO. VENERIO .S. M. VENETI DVX, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, 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, six pointed star left, P (mint master Pietro Viaro) right; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46317. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), VF, clashed dies, oval flan, weight 0.630 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 90o, obverse + MIChL MAVROC DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Ranieri Zeno, 1253 - 1268
As a diplomat in France and Italy, Zeno was excommunicated for pushing Bologna to not pay tributes to the Papal States. In 1240 he helped Doge Jacopo Tiepolo during the siege of Ferrara. In 1242, he put down a revolt in Zara, and in 1244 he was named capitano da mar (fleet commander) of the Republic of Venice. He was also the podestà (chief magistrate) of numerous Italian cities. After the death of Marino Morosini, Zeno was elected Doge with 21 out of 41 votes. In 1256?1259 he helped Pope Alexander IV and Treviso against the Ghibelline warlord Ezzelino IV da Romano, whose death resolved the conflict. In 1257, after the Genoese sacked the Venetian quarter in Tyre, the future Doge Lorenzo Tiepolo destroyed the Genoese fleet. Genoa then allied with Michael VIII Palaeologus, who in 1261 captured Constantinople, putting an end to the Latin Empire. Venice replied by building a large fleet, and in 1263 again defeated the Genoese. In 1265 the two republics signed a treaty. In 1268 the Byzantine Empire restored to the Venetians most of their former priviliegies, allowing them to compete freely in the Levant. Zeno died in 1268 and was interred in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo.ME50462. Silver grosso, Papadopoli 1.13, Paolucci 1; Biaggi 2775, gF, holed, weight 1.941 g, maximum diameter 14.7 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1253 - 1268; obverse RA GENO DVX S M VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head, annulet on left side of throne; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Antonio Venier, 21 October 1382 - 23 November 1400
During the eighteen years of Doge Venier's rule there were extraordinary high waters, two plagues, numerous fires and disasters of various kinds, but through all he showed his great strength of mind and character. In 1388 his son, Alvise, had a fight with his married lover and then mocked her betrayed husband by hanging on his door a wreath of thorns with an inscription insulting his wife, sister and mother-in-law. Alvise was fined 100 ducats and sentenced to two months in prison. While in prison he fell ill. Antonio did nothing to help and Alvise died in prison. Many praised Antonio as a model of justice; others criticized his zeal as madness. ME55683. Silver grosso, CNI VII p. 106, 38; Papadopoli 3; Paolucci 3; Biaggi 2855, VF, holed, weight 1.793 g, maximum diameter 22.2 mm, die axis 90o, Venice mint, 3rd type; obverse ANTO. VENERIO. S. M. VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff, stars in left and right fields; reverse + • TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA •, nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Alvise I Mocenigo, 1570 - 1577
Alvise I Mocenigo was an admirer of antiquities. War with the Ottoman Empire began in 1570. Venice lost the fortresses of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus. Despite the victory of the Christian coalition in the Battle of Lepanto, Venice was forced to sign an unfavorable treaty which recognized the loss of Cyprus. The King of France, Henry III, visited Venice in July 1574.ME92772. Billon sesino, Zub-Luciani 39, VF, dark patina, rev. off center, small encrustations, weight 1.484 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, die axis 0o, Venice mint, 1570 - 1577; obverse + SANCTVS MARCVS VENETV, winged lion of Saint Mark facing, within inner circle; reverse + ALOY MOCENIGO DVX VEN, cross patonce, 16 pellets around, no inner circle; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Marco Cornaro, July 1365 - 13 January 1367
Marco Cornaro (c. 1286 – 13 January 1368), also known as Marco Corner, was the 59th doge of Venice, ruling between 1365 and 1368. Cornaro was instrumental in the discovery and suppression of an attempted coup d'état in 1355 by the then doge Marino Faliero, who intended to declare himself prince of Venice. His brief reign saw the loss of Venetian territory to Genoa and the Ottoman Empire. He was successful in re-establishing Venetian trade with Egypt by convincing Urban V to rescind his prohibition on dealing with infidels. Venice enjoyed economic growth during his rule.ME113988. Silver soldino, CNI VII 2, Paolucci 2, VF, well centered, areas of weak strike, light scratches and marks, weight 0.503 g, maximum diameter 15.7 mm, die axis 0o, Venice mint, Jul 1365 - 13 Jan 1367; obverse + MARC' COR-NAR' DVX, Doge kneeling left, holding banner; reverse +S MARCVS VENETI, Lion of Venice (San Marcus) rampant left, holding banner, 3 to left; SOLD
Dalmatia and Albania, Republic of Venice, 1684 - 1691
ME58781. Bronze gazeta, Paolucci 796, gF, weight 5.797 g, maximum diameter 29.4 mm, die axis 270o, Venice mint, 1691; obverse DALMA / ET / ALBAN, legend in three lines; reverse SAN MARC VEN, winged lion of San Marco facing, * II * in exergue; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Giovanni Dolfin, 1356 - 1361
Giovanni Dolfin (died July 12, 1361) was the fifty-seventh Doge of Venice, appointed on August 13, 1356. Despite his value as general, during his reign Venice lost Dalmatia. He was blind in one eye from a wound received in battle.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46285. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 4, Biaggi 2835 (R4), F, weight 0.585 g, maximum diameter 16.9 mm, obverse + IO • DELPhYNO • DVX, cross pattée; reverse • + • VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Steno, 1400 - 1414
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. The coins were struck in an alloy of eight parts copper to one part silver and were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME50474. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 18 - 19, Biaggi 2864, aVF, weight 0.439 g, maximum diameter 16.5 mm, die axis 0o, obverse + MIChAEL. STEN DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Alvise I Mocenigo, 1570 - 1577
Alvise I Mocenigo was an admirer of antiquities. War with the Ottoman Empire began in 1570. Venice lost the fortresses of Nicosia and Famagusta in Cyprus. Despite the victory of the Christian coalition in the Battle of Lepanto, Venice was forced to sign an unfavorable treaty which recognized the loss of Cyprus. The King of France, Henry III, visited Venice in July 1574.ME59138. Bronze sesino, CNI VII p. 417, 130, aVF, weight 0.746 g, maximum diameter 18.0 mm, die axis 90o, Venice mint, 1570 - 1571; obverse + ALOY MOCENIGO DVX VE, cross with three pellets in each quarter; reverse + SANCTVS MARCVS VENET, winged lion of Saint Mark; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46307. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), aVF, uneven strike, weight 0.674 g, maximum diameter 17.0 mm, obverse + • MIChL • MAVROC DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Michele Morosini, 10 June - 16 October 1382
Michele Morosini (1308 - 16 October 1382) was the Doge of Venice for a few months, from 10 June to his death, due to the plague, in October the same year.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46308. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 12 - 13, Biaggi 2852 (R4), aVF, weight 0.587 g, maximum diameter 16.4 mm, die axis 0o, obverse + MIChL MAVROC DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; very rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Marco Corner, 1365 - 1368
Marco Cornaro (c. 1286 - 13 January 1368), also known as Marco Corner, was the 59th doge of Venice, ruling between 1365 and 1368. His brief reign saw the loss of Venetian territory to Genoa and the Ottoman Empire, though Venice was to enjoy economic growth during this time.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46303. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 6 - 7, Biaggi 2842 (R2), aVF, weight 0.694 g, maximum diameter 16.6 mm, die axis 180o, obverse • + • MARCCORN • DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; scarce; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Andrea Dandolo, 1342 - 1354
Andrea Dandolo (1306-7 September 1354) was elected the 54th doge of Venice in 1343. He was a law professor before he was elected as doge. He was descended from an old Venetian noble family, the Dandolo, that produced four Venetian doges, of whom he was the last. In 1331, at the age of only 25, he was named procurator of St. Mark's Basilica. He became doge at the age of 37. Dandolo was a benefactor of the arts. He reformed the Venetian legal code. His reign was beset by challenges as Venice was struck by a violent earthquake on 25 January 1348 that caused hundreds of casualties, destroyed numerous buildings and, it was assumed at the time, provoked the terrible outbreak of the Black Death, which did not end until 1350. Between 1348 and 1350 a third of the population died. Also Venice endured a disastrous war with the Hungarians. Allied with the Hungarians, Genoa deployed a powerful naval fleet to the Adriatic that devastated the Venetian territories and threatened Venice herself. Venice was saved by the great naval victory of Lojera in 1353. Dandolo was the last doge to be interred in St Mark's Basilica.ME110764. Silver grosso, Biaggi 2817 (R), Paolucci 2, VF, well centered, toned, scratches, holed, weight 2.053 g, maximum diameter 22.8 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1342 - 1354; obverse ANDR DANDVLO - S. M. VENETI, Doge on left, standing facing, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark on right, standing facing, nimbate, gospels in left hand, DVX down flag staff; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Jesus Christ) flanking nimbus, small cross below each elbow; rare; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Lorenzo Tiepolo, 1268 - 1275
Lorenzo Tiepolo was the son of Doge Jacopo Tiepolo. Tiepolo demonstrated skill as commander when he defeated the Genoese at Acre in 1257. Although beloved by the population, his nepotism towards his sons, brought hostility from the nobility. In 1270, a peace treaty with Genoa confirmed Venetian predominance in the Adriatic; however, in that same year, commercial disputes grew to war between Venice and a league of Italian cities including Bologna, Treviso, Verona, Mantua, Ferrara, Cremona, Recanati, and Ancona. After an initial setback, the Venetians gained the upper hand and the terms of peace were favorable. Under Tiepolo, in 1273, Marco Polo began his journey to China. (He would return in 1295.) Tiepolo died in Venice in 1275 and was buried with his father in the Dominican Church of San Zanipolo.ME88012. Silver grosso, Papadopoli 1, Biaggi 2778, F, toned, bumps and scratches, weight 1.968 g, maximum diameter 20.3 mm, die axis 180o, Venice mint, 1268 - 1275; obverse LA TEVPL: - .S M VENETI, Doge, standing on left, wearing corno ducale, receiving tall flag from St. Mark, standing on right, DVX down left side of flag staff; reverse nimbate Christ enthroned facing, holding gospels in lap, IC - XC (Greek abbreviation: IΗΣOYΣ XPIΣTOΣ - Jesus Christ) flanking Christ's head; SOLD
Republic of Venice, Doge Marco Corner, 1365 - 1368
Marco Cornaro (c. 1286 - 13 January 1368), also known as Marco Corner, was the 59th doge of Venice, ruling between 1365 and 1368. His brief reign saw the loss of Venetian territory to Genoa and the Ottoman Empire, though Venice was to enjoy economic growth during this time.
The tornesello was minted in Venice but was specifically designated for use by the administrators of colonies of Coron and Modon, Negroponte and Crete. Struck in an alloy of 1/9 silver, they were intended as a replacement for the Frankish denier tournois, last minted in 1350.ME46305. Billon tornesello, Stahl tornesello 6 - 7, Biaggi 2842 (R2), aVF, weight 0.625 g, maximum diameter 16.2 mm, die axis 180o, obverse • + • MARCCORN • DVX, cross pattée; reverse + VEXELIFER • VENETIA, winged lion of San Marco, seated facing, holding Gospels in forepaws; ex Chalkis Hoard, from Alex G. Malloy; scarce; SOLD
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