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Unique ID: NARC-C44EA2
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A complete silver Venetian silver Soldino of Doge Leonardo Loredan (1501-1521). Reverse , Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross.
Diameter: 12.23mm, Thickness: 0.53mm, Weight: 0.3g
During the 15th and 16th centuries the English economy experienced a serious shortage of English-struck halfpennies. In order to fill this gap people began using foreign coinage such as the soldino, meaning 'little shilling', which entered into English currency through Venetian traders.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1501
Date to: Circa AD 1521
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.53 mm
Weight: 0.3 g
Diameter: 12.23 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Soldino
Ruler/issuer: Leonardo Loredan
Mint or issue place: Venice
Type: Venetian soldino of Leonardo Loredan type 9
Obverse description: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron saint
Obverse inscription: •LE L[AV•S•M•V•]
Reverse description: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross
Reverse inscription: ·[LA]VS·TI-[BI]·SOL[I]·
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP6150
Four figure Latitude: 52.14493051
Four figure longitude: -1.10999354
1:25K map: SP6150
1:10K map: SP65SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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