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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-674B92

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1413

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.4 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7722

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Soldino
Ruler/issuer: Michele Steno
Mint or issue place: Little Venice
Type: Venetian soldino of Michele Steno (type 5)
Obverse description: Doge kneeling left holding banner. Star and possibly letter E to right in field
Obverse inscription: [MICHEL - S]TENO D.V.X
Reverse description: Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding book of gospels
Reverse inscription: [S MAR]CVS VEN[ETI]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine