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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-A38BB7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.34 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010 - Friday 31st December 2010

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Materials and construction

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

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 standing left, holding banner, star above sigla (mint control mark) in right field.
Obverse inscription: MICHAEL STEN [DVX]
Reverse description: Winged and nimbate Lion of St. Mark within circle, holding book of Gospels.
Reverse inscription: + S MARCVS VENETI
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine