Bucephalus Numismatic

Gold Auction 7  –  30 September - 1 October 2022

Bucephalus Numismatic, Gold Auction 7

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Medieval Coins, Seals, Antiquities

Part 1: Fr, 30.09.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Sa, 01.10.2022, from 7:00 PM CEST
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Description

Italy. RANIERI ZENO, 1253-1268 AD. AR, Grosso. Venice.
Obv: S M VENETI / RA GENO / DVX
St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner inscribed DVX to the doge Reniero Zeno, on the left, standing facing and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand.
Rev: Christ, nimbate, seated facing on decorated throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands; in field to left and right, IC - XC.
Paolucci 1.
Condition: VF.
Weight: 2.08 g.
Diameter: 20.40 mm.
Reniero Zeno was the 45th Doge of Venice, reigning from 1 January 1253 until his death in 1268. The first references to Zeno in historical sources describe him as a diplomat in France and Italy, where he was excommunicated for having pushed Bologna to avoid paying tributes to the Papal States. Under Zeno's reign a series of 129 law articles were approved which gave Venice a modern maritime legislation. He was also the podestà (Chief Magistrate) of numerous Italian cities.

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Starting price 40 EUR
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