Medieval, Crusaders Era Silver "The Sacred Grosso of the Crusader Seas" Venetian Silver REPLICA Coin Pendant, Faith and Prosperity (No reserve price)
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Replica of a medieval Venetian Grosso silver coin pendant, transformed into wearable jewellery with a modern sterling silver chain, featuring Christ Enthroned on the obverse and Saint Mark presenting the banner to the Doge on the reverse, an authentic Crusader-era Venetian artefact.
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Presented here is an exceptional Replica of Medieval Venetian Grosso (Matapan) silver coin pendant, carefully transformed into an elegant wearable jewel while preserving the authenticity and beauty of the original historic coin. Struck by the Republic of Venice, this celebrated silver Grosso became one of the most trusted and influential currencies of the medieval Mediterranean, circulating during the great age of the Crusades.
The obverse depicts Christ Enthroned, seated upon an ornate throne and holding the Holy Gospel. This powerful image proclaims Christ as the eternal ruler and source of divine wisdom. To medieval Christians, His enthroned figure symbolized salvation, protection, justice and everlasting hope, making the coin both a practical currency and a visible expression of faith.
The reverse portrays one of the most iconic scenes in medieval numismatics: Saint Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of Venice, presenting the sacred banner to the Doge of Venice. This scene symbolises that the Doge governed under divine authority, while the banner represents the Republic's sacred duty to defend Christianity, uphold justice and protect its people.
The Venetian Grosso quickly became the preferred silver coin of merchants, Crusader knights, pilgrims and diplomats. It travelled from the markets of Venice to Constantinople, Acre, Cyprus, Antioch and Alexandria, becoming a symbol of Venice's commercial power and its vital role in connecting Western Europe with the Christian East.
Today, this authentic medieval silver coin has been beautifully preserved as a wearable pendant, allowing its owner to carry a genuine relic from one of the greatest maritime republics of the Middle Ages. It is elegantly presented on a modern sterling silver chain, combining historical authenticity with contemporary craftsmanship.
Symbolic Significance
✦ Christ Enthroned — symbol of eternal kingship, divine wisdom, faith and protection.
✦ Saint Mark and the Doge — representing heavenly authority, righteous leadership and the spiritual foundation of the Republic of Venice.
✦ Authentic Venetian Grosso (Matapan), one of the most important silver trade coins of the medieval world.
✦ Closely associated with the Crusader era, Mediterranean commerce and Christian pilgrimage.
✦ Beautifully preserved with authentic medieval character and presented as wearable historical jewellery.
✦ Supplied with a modern sterling silver chain, ready to wear or display.
"The Sacred Grosso of the Crusader Seas" is more than a pendant—it is a wearable fragment of medieval history, embodying the faith, commerce and maritime greatness of Venice during the Crusader era. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of medieval coinage, Venetian history, Crusader antiquities and historical jewellery.
Presented here is an exceptional Replica of Medieval Venetian Grosso (Matapan) silver coin pendant, carefully transformed into an elegant wearable jewel while preserving the authenticity and beauty of the original historic coin. Struck by the Republic of Venice, this celebrated silver Grosso became one of the most trusted and influential currencies of the medieval Mediterranean, circulating during the great age of the Crusades.
The obverse depicts Christ Enthroned, seated upon an ornate throne and holding the Holy Gospel. This powerful image proclaims Christ as the eternal ruler and source of divine wisdom. To medieval Christians, His enthroned figure symbolized salvation, protection, justice and everlasting hope, making the coin both a practical currency and a visible expression of faith.
The reverse portrays one of the most iconic scenes in medieval numismatics: Saint Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of Venice, presenting the sacred banner to the Doge of Venice. This scene symbolises that the Doge governed under divine authority, while the banner represents the Republic's sacred duty to defend Christianity, uphold justice and protect its people.
The Venetian Grosso quickly became the preferred silver coin of merchants, Crusader knights, pilgrims and diplomats. It travelled from the markets of Venice to Constantinople, Acre, Cyprus, Antioch and Alexandria, becoming a symbol of Venice's commercial power and its vital role in connecting Western Europe with the Christian East.
Today, this authentic medieval silver coin has been beautifully preserved as a wearable pendant, allowing its owner to carry a genuine relic from one of the greatest maritime republics of the Middle Ages. It is elegantly presented on a modern sterling silver chain, combining historical authenticity with contemporary craftsmanship.
Symbolic Significance
✦ Christ Enthroned — symbol of eternal kingship, divine wisdom, faith and protection.
✦ Saint Mark and the Doge — representing heavenly authority, righteous leadership and the spiritual foundation of the Republic of Venice.
✦ Authentic Venetian Grosso (Matapan), one of the most important silver trade coins of the medieval world.
✦ Closely associated with the Crusader era, Mediterranean commerce and Christian pilgrimage.
✦ Beautifully preserved with authentic medieval character and presented as wearable historical jewellery.
✦ Supplied with a modern sterling silver chain, ready to wear or display.
"The Sacred Grosso of the Crusader Seas" is more than a pendant—it is a wearable fragment of medieval history, embodying the faith, commerce and maritime greatness of Venice during the Crusader era. An exceptional acquisition for collectors of medieval coinage, Venetian history, Crusader antiquities and historical jewellery.
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Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
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Name of object
"The Sacred Grosso of the Crusader Seas" Venetian Silver REPLICA Coin Pendant, Faith and Prosperity
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
