Italy, Venice. Antonio Veniero (1382-1400 AD). Tornesello Lot of 2. (No reserve price)
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Two tornesello coins from Venice, Italy, dating to the rule of Antonio Veniero (1382–1400) in billon, with obverse VEXELIFER VENETIA showing the winged lion with a nimbus and reverse ANTO VENERIO DVX with a pattée cross; lot of 2, each 18.2–18.6 mm and 0.57–0.69 g.
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Description from the seller
Italy, Venice.
Antonio Veniero (1382-1400 AD).
Tornesello (Billon, 18.2-18.6 mm, 0.57-0.69 g).
Lot of 2.
Obv: + VEXELIFER VENETIA. Winged lion of St. Mark with nimbus to left, holding book of gospels within circle.
Rev: + ANTO VENERIO DVX. Cross pattée.
Reference: Biaggi 2857.
Item details:
— 18.2 mm / 0.69 g
— 18.6 mm / 0.57 g
Antonio Veniero served as Doge of Venice during a period of strong maritime power and commercial expansion. His reign saw conflict with Genoa, involvement in the eastern Mediterranean, and consolidation of Venetian influence along the Adriatic. Venice’s wealth rested on long-distance trade, naval strength and a sophisticated republican government that made it one of late medieval Europe’s leading powers.
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Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Italy, Venice.
Antonio Veniero (1382-1400 AD).
Tornesello (Billon, 18.2-18.6 mm, 0.57-0.69 g).
Lot of 2.
Obv: + VEXELIFER VENETIA. Winged lion of St. Mark with nimbus to left, holding book of gospels within circle.
Rev: + ANTO VENERIO DVX. Cross pattée.
Reference: Biaggi 2857.
Item details:
— 18.2 mm / 0.69 g
— 18.6 mm / 0.57 g
Antonio Veniero served as Doge of Venice during a period of strong maritime power and commercial expansion. His reign saw conflict with Genoa, involvement in the eastern Mediterranean, and consolidation of Venetian influence along the Adriatic. Venice’s wealth rested on long-distance trade, naval strength and a sophisticated republican government that made it one of late medieval Europe’s leading powers.
DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION
Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records.
II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution.
III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order.
IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.
Seller's Story
Drawing on more than 15 years of collecting experience, we offer ancient and medieval coins and artefacts that tell the stories of the lands and peoples of the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Italy, Venice
Year/period and variation
Lot of 2.
Ruler
Antonio Veniero (1382-1400 AD)
Denomination
Tornesello
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
2
