COIN

Unique ID: SOM-09E246

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

The soldino was known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets. The soldino was about the size of English halfpennies and was popular because of a contemporary lack of small change: soldini in fact occur as English finds more often than proper halfpennies of the period.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1501
Date to: Circa AD 1521

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.2 mm
Weight: 0.2 g
Diameter: 11.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd February 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC 020619

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Soldino
Mint or issue place: Venice
Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint standing right
Obverse inscription: [L]EO LAV DV[X S]MV
Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right.
Reverse inscription: [LAVS.TIBI.]SOLI (Thee alone be praised)
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair