Record ID: WILT-C3CAB0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver Venetian soldino of Doge Michele Steno, dating to the period AD 1400-1413. Obverse depicting the Doge kneeling left holding banner, with a star above what appears to be a S on the right hand side. The reverse depicts the winged and nimbate Lion of St Mark facing forward within a circle, holding book of gospels. Mint of Venice. The silver soldino of Venice was known as the galyhalpens (galley-halfpence) as it was brought by the annual Venetian trading fleets which visited southern ports such as Southampton in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries AD. The soldino was abo…
Created on: Monday 27th November 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 19th December 2017
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