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Unique ID: LIN-584723
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A medieval silver Venetian soldino of Doge Michael Steno dating to the period AD 1400 - 1413. S MARCVS VENETI reverse depicting Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding a book of gospels.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1400
Date to: Circa AD 1413
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 14 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Soldino
Ruler/issuer: Michele Steno
Mint or issue place: Little Venice
Type: Venetian soldino of Michele Steno (type 5)
Obverse description: Doge kneeling left and holding banner, Star in right field, over D?
Obverse inscription: +MICh[AEL STEN DVX];
Reverse description: Winged and nimbate lion of St Mark facing within a circle, holding a book of gospels
Reverse inscription: [S MAR]CV[S VENETI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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