1400, Venice, Duke Antonio Venier. Silver Grosso (Matapan) Coin. XF!
Condition: XF!
Reference: Paolucci 3.
Mint period: 1382-1400
Denomination: Grosso (Matapan)
Doge: Antonio Venier (1330-1400)
Diameter: 21mm
Material: Silver
Weight: 1.81gm
Obverse: Doge, standing right, and St. Mark, standing facing, holding banner between them; stars flanking.
Legend: S M VENETI ANTO VENERIO / DUX.
Reverse:Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing.
Legend: TIBI LAUS 3 GRATIA.
Antonio Venier (circa 1330 - 23 November 1400) was a Doge of Venice reigning from October 1382 to his death. Doge Antonio Venier had such a strong sense of justice that he allowed his own son to languish and die in prison for his crimes.
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