Record ID: KENT-E8BF8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Late Medieval/ Early Post-Medieval Venetian silver soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501-1521). It is worn with a die axis of 12. This coin appears to be made of copper alloy but has been silvered, this appears on the coin as patchy areas of white coloration. During the 15th and 16th centuries the English economy experienced a serious shortage of English-struck halfpennies. In order to fill this gap people began using foreign coinage such as the soldino, meaning 'little shilling', which entered into English currency through Venetian traders.
Created on: Wednesday 15th October 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th November 2014
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