Венецианская республика 1 Grosso - Giovanni Dandolo, 1280 – 1289

1 Grosso = 32 Denari, Венецианская республика. Выпускалась с 1280 по 1289. Материал: Silver (.965). Диаметр 20 мм, вес 2.11 г.

Аверс

Doge (duke) stands facing receiving banner from patron saint St. Mark; the word DVX is to the immediate right of Tiepolo and it is going down vertically along with the banner. The bare-headed ruler with a beard and moustache is dressed in a robe decorated with precious gems or pearls in two vertical rows, holding in his left hand a scroll (akakia) and with his right hand he receives a banner from St. Mark. The saint with beard and moustache and a granulated nimbus encircling his head, dressed in usual sticharia and a short mantle, holds in his left hand on his chest the Gospels decorated with five gems, and with his right hand extends a royal standard - banner.

Реверс

Facing figure of Nimbate Jesus Christ Pantocrator, enthroned, IC XC field to the left and right. Trefoil below Christ feet. Christ with a granulated nimbus encircling his head in the usual robe (hiton) and mantle (himation) is seated on a throne with a high back support. With both hands he holds on his left knee the Gospels ornamented with five precious stones. Initials IC-XC at the height of his head.

Гурт

Smooth