1382, Doges of Venice, Andrea Contarini. Billon Silver Tornesello Coin. F+

Doge: Andrea Contarini Mint Period: 1368-1382 Denomination: Tornesello  Condition: Lightly corroded, greenish deposits (vendigris in reverse), otherwise F+ Material: Billon (low grade silver and bronze alloy) Diameter: 17mm Weight: 0.67gm

Obverse: Nimbate and winged lion of Saint Mark facing. Legend around.   Reverse: Cross within inner circle. Legend around.

Andrea Contarini was doge of Venice from 1367 to 1382. He served as doge during the War of Chioggia, which was fought between the Venetian Republic and the Republic of Genoa.