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1400, Doges of Venice, Antonio Venier. Beautiful Silver Soldino Coin. AU-UNC!

Denomination: Soldino Mint Period: 1382-1400 Reference: Montenegro 139.Scarce! Condition: A beautifully toned AU-UNC! Doge: Antonio Venier (6th Doge of Venice, 1382-1400)  Diameter: 16mm Weight: 0.42gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Doge standing left, holding banner with arms of the Republic of Venice. Privy mark (*) above sigla (ω) to right. Legend: ✠ • ANTO • VENERIO • DVX •     Reverse: Nimbate and winged lion of Saint Mark facing. Legend:  ✠ • S • MARCVS • VENETI •

Antonio Venier (circa 1330 - 23 November 1400) was a Doge of Venice reigning from October 1382 to his death. He was interred in the Basilica di San Giovanni e Paolo, a traditional burial place of the doges.