Ancient and Medieval Venetian Coins:
The Doges of Venice, Italy
See Also: Identifying Medieval Venetian Coinage / The Doges of Venice: A Chronological List


Alois Mocenigo, Doge of Venice 1722-1736 AD. Silver 10-soldi, dated 1722. Doge kneeling left, holding tall flag, ALOY MOCENI D 1722 / Lion of St. Mark left, with Gospels, flower below, SANCT MARCVS VEN. 22 mm, 2.24 g. Rare. Unlisted in KM! #CM2245: $99 SOLD

Venice, Italy. Andrea Contarini, 1367-1382 AD. Silver Soldino. Filippo Barbarigo, mintmaster. Doge kneeling left, holding banner, ANDR'TAR'DVX / Lion of St. Marco left, S-MARCVS-VENETI. ref: CNI VII 20. 16 mm, 0.46 g. #CM2264: $125


Venice, Italy. Ranieri Zeno. Doge 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. Nice detail! Gray patina. Set into a custom .925 silver bezel (total diameter 28mm). #CM2845: $250 SOLD - Ask about alternates!

Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1 for type. Excellent detail! Gray patina. Set into a custom .925 silver bezel (total diameter 28mm). #CM2846: $325 SOLD - Ask about alternate!


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Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm. Nice! #6226: $165 SOLD

Lorenzo Celsi. 1361-1365 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag / Lion holding flag left. 16 mm. #v0006: $65 SOLD


Giovanni Dolfin. 1356-1361. AR soldino. obv: Doge's profile with gonfalon left, IOH S DELP DVLO DVX / Lion of St. Mark, nimbate, holding banner left; S-MARCUS-VENETI. 14 mm. #v001: $75 SOLD


Medieval Doges of Venice. Marcantonio Giustinian, 1684-1688 AD. Copper 12-denarii soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding tall cross/staff, facing nimbate winged lion holding Gospels open with paw. "12" below. S.M.V.M.A.IVSTIN around / Christ standing, nimbate and robed, with hand held in benediction, +DEFENS NOSTER+ around. 22 mm. #3609: $75 SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD.
Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 17 mm; 1.3 g. Clipped to pirate the silver in Medieval times. Nice detail!
#V10GS: $90 SOLD


Medieval Venice. Agostino Barbarigo, 1486-1501 AD. Copper tornesello. Winged lion of Saint Mark, nimbate, holding Gospels open with paws, +S.MARK...VENETI around / Crusader-type cross with AVG BARBARIGO DVX around. 16 mm, nice tone! #3600: $55 SOLD

Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD.
Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm; 2.0 g.
#V071: $150 SOLD

Giovanni Dandolo. 1280-1289 AD.
Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 18 mm. Nice! #v3115: $125 SOLD

Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. 21 mm. Sharp coin with great detail! #6293: $199 SOLD

Antonio Venier, 1382-1400 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag / Lion holding flag left. 15 mm. #v008: $65 SOLD

Andrea Contarini. 1368-1382 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag; ANDR'I TAR'DVX. rev: Winged lion, wings spread, holding open book; S-MARCUS-VENETI. #v005AC: $65 SOLD

Lorenzo Celsi, 1361-1365 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag / Lion holding flag left. 15 mm. #3657: $85 SOLD

Lorenzo Celsi, 1361-1365 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag / Lion holding flag left. 15 mm. #3650: $95 SOLD


Giovanni Dandolo. Doge, 1280-1289 AD.
Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20 mm, 2.15 g. Sharp detail, light earthen deposits. Beautiful portrait of Christ! #CM2098: $199
SOLD

Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20 mm, 1.99 g. Much nicer than the photo allows. #6269: $150
SOLD


Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 21 mm, 2.07 g. A gorgeous coin with nice grey cabinet tone and great detail. Few light scratches to the right of Christ's throne. ex-Mark Davis, UK. #CM2094: $250
SOLD



Venice, Italy. Jacopo Contarini. 1275-1280. Silver grosso. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on high-backed throne, facing front; IC-XC above / IAC TARIN S M VENETI, Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.12 g. ref: CNI VII 8; Papadopoli 2, segno 6; Paolucci 1. VF, toned, some dark areas. From the Colin Kirk Collection. #NAV069: $250 SOLD
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Medieval Venice. Francesco Contarini, 1623-1624 AD. Copper 12-denarii soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding tall cross/staff, facing nimbate winged lion holding Gospels open with paw. "12" below. S.M.V.FRANC.CONT around / Christ standing, nimbate and robed, with hand held in benediction, +DEFENS NOSTER+ around. 22 mm. #3632: $45 SOLD

Medieval Doges of Venice. Alvise Contarini, 1676-1684 AD. Billon soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding tall cross/staff, facing nimbate winged lion holding Gospels open with paw. "12" below. S.M.V.ALOYS.CON around / Christ standing, nimbate and robed, with hand held in benediction, +DEFENS NOSTER+ around. 22 mm. #3619: $75 SOLD


Crusaders, Venetians in the Levant. Under doge Andrea Dandolo, c. 1344-1382 AD. Gold Ducat, imitating Venice. Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo containing four stars to left, five to right; pellet between feet, TACVCE TSISI : GP • VT • Q‘TAC • EP XTTIS / Saint Mark standing right, holding Gospels and presenting banner containing two pellets to Doge kneeling left, DVX down flag staff, SZVENETI (horizontal)/ VECBCANCVTO. 21mm, 3.49 g. Ref: CNI VII 37 (for type); cf. Ives pl. XIII (same); cf. Gamberini 344 (Roberto d’Angio pr. Acaia). Near EF, slightly clipped. From the Prue Morgan Fitts Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Review XXVII (Summer 2002), no. 89. Incredible! #CM2199: $1200 SOLD



Venetian period Serbia. Stefan Uros II Milutin, 1282-1321 AD. Silver dinar. Christ enthroned, facing front, holding Gospels; IC-XC / Emperor, standing facing to left, receiving banner from St. Stefan, standing facing to right, S STEFANV' VROSIVS; REX down staff. Rev: IC - XC. 20 mm, 2.11 g. ref: Jovanovic 7.2. Glorious detail! ex-Gitbud & Naumann, Germany. #CM2198: $199 SOLD

Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso, set into custom .925 silver bezel. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R); PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI, DVX down flag staff. 22 mm diameter. ref: CNI VII 10; Papadopoli 2.6; Paolucci 2. VF. Coin ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Gorgeous! Much nicer than photo. #CM2363: $299 SOLD

Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 21.3 mm, 2.08 g. Bright silver tone, excellent detail! ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CM2407: $250 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Andrea Dandolo, 1342-1354. Silver Soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding pole with banner; + ANDR.DAN / DOLO DUX / Winged lion of St. Mark facing left, holding tall flag; +.S.MARCVS.VENETI. ref: Gamberini 87; Paolucci p. 29, 4; Thomsen 1872. 18 mm, 0.90 g. Nice silver tone, not yellow like this horrible photo. #CM2248: $99 SOLD

Giovanni Dandolo, Doge of Venice 1280 - 1289 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.11 g. Gorgeous! #CM2256: $199 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Dandolo, Doge of Venice 1280 - 1289 AD. Silver grosso. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R), IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; DVX down flag staff. Dia: 22 mm. Nicely centered, choice detail! Coin ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CM2386: $299 SOLD
Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso, set into custom .925 silver bezel.. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. Dia: 22 mm, weighs 2.83 grams (total). #CM2322: SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 18 mm, 1.59 g. Slightly clipped edge. Nice detail! Ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CM2450: SOLD

Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1 for type. Nice detail! Gray patina. Set into a custom .925 silver bezel (total diameter 23mm). #CM2852: $250 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Dolfin, Doge 1356-1361 AD. Silver soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding banner with both hands, IOH S DELP DVLO DVX / Lion of Saint Mark rampant left, holding banner, S-MARCUS-VENETI. 16 mm, 0.51 g. ref: Biaggi 2833 for type. aEF, nice toning. Ex New Jersey collection. #CM2865: $175 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Antonio Venier, Doge of Venice 1382-1400 AD. Gorgeous gold ducat. Christ Pantokrator standing facing within mandorla containing nine stars / St. Mark standing left, presenting banner to Doge kneeling to right, ANTO'•VENERIO – •S•M•VENETI. 20.5 mm, 3.54 g. ref: Gsmb 394/395; C+C 680; Metcalf 11 for type. Slightly wavy flan. Grades Extremely Fine! Ex Baldwin's sale 1619 September 26, 2012, lot 73. Incredible detail! Looks much better in hand. #CM2944: $950 SOLD

Antonio Venier. 1382-1400 AD.
Silver
grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: ANTO-VENERIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm. A brilliant coin with amazing detail! #V4239: $175
SOLD

Giovanni Dandolo. 1280-1289 AD. AR grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm; 2.1 g. #V043: SOLD


Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 21 mm, 2.16 g. Bright silver tone, some very light scratches in places. Ex-CNG. #27605641: $199 SOLD
Medieval Venice, Italy. Pietro Lando, 1539-1545 AD. Gold Ducat. St. Mark presenting banner to kneeling Doge, PIET LANDO SM VENET around, DVX down staff / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo containing twelve stars, SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DUCAT around. 21.01mm, 3.47g. ref: Pao. 1, [p.60]. Very rare! An extremely nice example. #86266x2: $850 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Francesco Foscari, 1423-1457 AD. Gold Ducato. St. Mark standing right, presenting banner to Doge kneeling left / Christ Pantokrator standing facing within mandorla containing nine stars. 21mm, 3.52 g. ref: Papadopoli 1-2 var.; Paolucci 1. Near EF, flatness in center. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XII (26 December 1990). Excellent! Gorgeous gold tone (not reddish as this photo suggests). #cng2750347x2: $850 SOLD

Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 21 mm, 2.16 g. Nice contrast. A few light scratches. Ex-CNG. #27605642: $175 SOLD


Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. 21 mm, 2.08 g. Great detail. #45958: $199 SOLD


Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 19 mm, 2.18 g. ref: CNI VII 10; Papadopoli 2.6; Paolucci 2. VF. ex-CNG. Nice toning! #CM2053: $225
SOLD



Francesco Dandolo. 1329-1339 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / FRA-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.14 g. A rarer ruler! Great detail, nice contrast. Much better than photo! #CM2093: $250
SOLD

Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 18 mm, 1.57 g. #CM2101: $150
SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Andrea Dandolo, Doge of Venice 1343-1354 AD. Gold Ducat. St. Mark presenting banner to kneeling Doge, ANDR DANDVLO DVX S M VENETI / Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by elliptical halo containing twelve stars, SIT T XPE DAT Q TV REGIS ISTE DUCAT. 20 mm, 3.53 g. ref: Paol 29.1. Rare! An extremely nice example with sharp detail, nice surfaces. #CM2186: $850 SOLD
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Andrea Contarini. 1368-1382 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag; ANDR'I TAR'DVX. rev: Lion standing with tall flag left; S-MARCUS-VENETI. 14 mm. Sharp! #v002: $85 SOLD

Antonio Venier, 1382-1400 AD. Silver soldino. obv: Doge's profile left, holding tall flag / Lion holding flag left. #v007: $65 sold?
Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD.
Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above /
LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref:
CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. 18 mm, 1.57 g. #CM2100: $125 SOLD

Francesco Dandolo. 1329-1339 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / FRA-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.14 g. A rarer ruler! Great detail, nice contrast. ex-Dr. Krosen Stoer collection, Ludwigsfelde, Germany. #CM2148: $250
SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD.
Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above /
LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref:
CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. 20 mm, 1.98 g. Nice detail. ex-Dr. Krosen Stoer collection, Ludwigsfelde, Germany. #CM2149: $225 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Dandolo, Doge of Venice 1280 - 1289 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. Set into custom 14K gold pendant and 16" chain. Bezel diameter 25mm. #Y12226: $1100 SOLD

Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R); PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI, DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.01 g. ref: CNI VII 10; Papadopoli 2.6; Paolucci 2. VF. Gorgeous detail!! #CM2402: $250 SOLD

A strand of gorgeous Venetian glass beads dating from the mid 1800's to early 1900's. The strand is 23 inches long, contains 56 beads, consisting primarily of 'Wedding Cake' types, but also includes several fine Millifiori examples. A beautiful group. From the collection of Arthur Pecou, New Orleans, LA. #JS2111: $250 SOLD

A large group of beautiful Venetian glass beads, late 19th – early 20th Century, in translucent blue-green with opaque green band with cobalt blue dots. Each is well-preserved and vibrantly colored. Each bead averages 18 – 19mm in length. Ex Ernest Freemark collection, formed 1913 – 1915; Ex Knickerbocker family collection, NY, by descent. #JS2110: $250 SOLD

Pietro Zani. 1205-1229 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: P-ZIANO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 19 mm; 2.1 g. 42nd Doge of Venice. 20 mm; 1.7 g. Holed in antiquity. Sorry for the dark photo! #V221: $65 SOLD

Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20 mm, 1.97 g. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. Nice detail! Gray patina. #CM2262: SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 18 mm, 1.61 g. Slightly clipped edge. Nice detail! #CM2430: $199 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso, set into custom .925 silver bezel. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. 20 mm diameter. Nice detail, bright patina (dark photo). #CM2220: $299 SOLD

Giovanni Dandolo. 1280-1289 AD. Billon-silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-DANDVL-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 16 mm; 1.3 g. Possibly an ancient counterfeit, clipped to cover the defects in antiquity. #V0011: $50 SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso.
obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm. Beautiful coin with nice contrast and good style. #6251: $225
SOLD

Giapolo (Jacopo) Contarini. 1275-1280 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IA.OTARIN SM VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm. Holed & plugged in antiquity. RARE! #6218: $185 SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. Edge clipped in antiquity. Very nice! #230235: $150 SOLD

Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. 21 mm, 2.11 g. Nice! #45937: $225 SOLD


Venetian rulers of Cyprus. Billon Sizin struck under Pietro Loredano, 1567-1570 AD. Lion of Cyprus, "+ SANCTVS MARCVS VENET" / Cross with 4 rays, "PETRVS LAVREDA DVK." Pierced in antiquity. 19 mm, 2.03 g. #1230: $45 SOLD

Venetian bronze medal, dated 1912. Features the winged lion atop the column in Saint Mark's square, "14LVGLIO 1902" around, "VENEZIA" across. Back features St. Mark's square, "RICOSTRVZIONE DEL CAMPANIE DI S. MARCO" around. 28 mm (1 1/8") diameter. #ven3638: $125 SOLD

Pietro Gradenigo. 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.15 g. Nice detail. #CM2001: $150 SOLD


Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 22 mm, 2.13 g. Nice cabinet tone, well centered, with great detail! Ex-CNG. #27605643: $199 SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso. obv: Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm. #6311: $125 SOLD

Ranieri Zeno. 1253-1268 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. RA-CENO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. The 45th Doge of Venice. ref: Biaggi 2775. 21 mm, 2.16 g. Bright silver tone, some very light scratches in places. A beautiful coin! This photo does no justice. Ex-CNG. #27605644: $199 SOLD


Andrea Contarini. 1368-1382 AD. Large silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. rev: Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. An amazing coin, very beautiful. Pierced with a square nail over 700 years ago. 21 mm; 1.8 g. Very nice and interesting piece! #V9A9: $110 SOLD

Venice. Jacopo (Giapolo) Contarini. 1275-1280 AD. Silver grosso. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on high-backed throne, facing front; IC-XC above / IAC TARIN S M VENETI, Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.02 g. ref: Scarfea 42; Biaggi 2783. Excellent detail. #CM2129: $250 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Andrea Dandolo, 1342-1354. Silver Soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding pole with banner; + ANDR.DAN / DOLO DUX / Winged lion of St. Mark facing left, holding tall flag; +.S.MARCVS.VENETI. ref: Gamberini 87; Paolucci p. 29, 4; Thomsen 1872. 17 mm, 0.91 g. Nice silver tone, not yellow like this horrible photo. Gorgeous coin! The gem of the group! #CM2250: $150 SOLD

Venice, Italy. Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20.5 mm, 2.03 g. Incredible detail! #CM2244: $175
SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20 mm, 1.96 g. Beautiful coin, lighly toned with nice contrast. ex-German collection. #CM2212: $150
SOLD

Venice, Italy. Pietro Gradenigo. Doge of Venice 1289-1311 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above. Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R), PR-GRADONIGO-SM-VENETI; DVX down flag staff. 21.5 mm, 2.17 g. ref: CNI VII 10; Papadopoli 2.6; Paolucci 2. VF. Excellent detail, beautiful surfaces. ex-Gitbud & Naumann, Germany. #CM2197: $199 SOLD

Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso.
Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 2.15 g. Slightly crimped edge. Beautiful coin with nice contrast. Much better than photo. #CM2092: $150
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Medieval Venice, Italy. Andrea Dandolo, 1342-1354. Silver Soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding pole with banner; + ANDR.DAN / DOLO DUX / Winged lion of St. Mark facing left, holding tall flag; +.S.MARCVS.VENETI. ref: Gamberini 87; Paolucci p. 29, 4; Thomsen 1872. 17.5 mm, 0.80 g. Nice silver tone, not yellow like this horrible photo. #CM2247: $99 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Andrea Dandolo, 1342-1354. Silver Soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding pole with banner; + ANDR.DAN / DOLO DUX / Winged lion of St. Mark facing left, holding tall flag; +.S.MARCVS.VENETI. ref: Gamberini 87; Paolucci p. 29, 4; Thomsen 1872. 17 mm, 0.93 g. Nice silver tone, not yellow like this horrible photo. #CM2249: $99 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20.5 mm, 2.03 g. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. Nicely centered, lightly toned. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Gorgeous! #CM2471: SOLD
Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. 17.4 mm, 1.37 g. Near Unc, clipped. #CM2316: $199 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 20.5 mm, 1.72 g. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. Nice detail! Gray patina. #CM2424: $225 SOLD

A strand of beautiful Venetian glass beads dating from the mid 1800's to early 1900's. The strand is 21 inches long and consists of matching light-blue, striped disk beads. From the collection of Arthur Pecou, New Orleans, LA. #JS2112: $225 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. 21 mm, 1.96 g. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1. Nice detail. #CM2408: $175 SOLD

Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. coin 20mm, 1.97 g. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1 for type. Nice detail! Gray patina. Set into a custom .925 silver bezel (total diameter 28mm). #CM2262: $299 SOLD

Venice, Italy. Lorenzo Tiepolo, Doge 1268-1275 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC / LA-TEVPL-SM-VENETO; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. ref: CNI 2; Biaggi 2278; Papadopoli 1 for type. Nice detail! Gray patina. Set into a custom .925 silver bezel (total diameter 23mm). #CM2838: $250 SOLD

Medieval Venice, Italy. Giovanni Soranzo. 1312-1328 AD. Silver grosso. Christ enthroned, facing front; IC-XC above / IO-SVPANTIO-SM-VENETI; Doge (L) receiving tall flag from St. Mark (R). DVX down flag staff. Slightly clipped edge. 17mm, 1.42 g. Nice detail! Ex De Pere, WI collection. #CM2784: $150 SOLD