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A medieval silver Venetian soldino of Michele Steno (1400-1413). Reverse depicting winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing. Minted in Venice.
This coin measures 14.42mm in diameter and weighs 0.321g. It has suffered some very slight losses at various points of its circumference.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1400
Date to: Exactly AD 1413
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.321 g
Diameter: 14.42 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st February 2013
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Other reference: UKDFD 40437
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Soldino
Ruler/issuer: Michele Steno
Mint or issue place: Venice
Type: Venetian soldino of Michele Steno (type 5)
Obverse description: Doge standing left, holding standard; star over letter or symbol in right field, akin to an S on its side
Obverse inscription: (MI)Ch[...] STEN DVX
Reverse description: Winged and nimbate lion of Saint Mark facing, holding book of gospels
Reverse inscription: S . MAR[CVS] . VENETI .
Initial mark: Cross
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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