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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-A8D31F
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
The silver soldino of Venice 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: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1382
Date to: Circa AD 1400
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 278
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Soldino
Ruler/issuer: Antonio Venier
Mint or issue place: Little Venice
Obverse description: Doge kneeling left with banner; uncertain mark in field, right
Obverse inscription: + ANTO V[EN-E]RIO DVX
Reverse description: Nimbate lion seated left, holding gospels, all within a circular border
Reverse inscription: + . S . MARCVS [VE]N[E]TI .
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Winchester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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