COIN

Unique ID: IOW-2DA204

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

A common coin in the Mediterranean world and the Balkans, but an uncommon find in England (pers. comm. Barrie Cook, Dept. of Coins & Medals, The British Museum).

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Evidence of reuse: Pierced

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1329
Date to: AD 1339
Period of reuse: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.99 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th May 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2007-1-252

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: Francesco Dandolo
Mint or issue place: Venice
Type: Venetian soldino of Francesco Dandolo (type 1)
Obverse description: St. Mark handing a banner to Doge
Obverse inscription: SMVENETI FRADANDVLO DVX
Reverse description: Christ enthroned with inscription either side of head
Reverse inscription: IC/XC (IC for Iesus and XC for Christus)
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine