1382, Doges of Venice, Antonio Venier. Medieval Silver Grosso Coin. F-VF!
Denomination: Grosso Mint period: 1382-1400 Reference: Paulucci 3. R! Doge: Antonio Venier (6th Doge of Venice, 1382-1400) Condition: Rough surfaces (corrosion or heating damage?), dark oxidation, scratches, otherwise F-VF! Diameter: 21mm Weight: 1.77gm Material: Silver
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.
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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.