1 Soldo of Doge Giovanni Pesaro from Venice Artist: Unknown
Mint: Venice
Ruler: Giovanni Pesaro, Doge of Venice, Italian, 1589–1659

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Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

1.69 g, 5:00, 20.1 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Bequest of the Reverend William H. Owen, B.A. 1897, Collection

Accession Number

2001.87.33086

Culture
Period

17th century

Classification
Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: S M V .O P.SAVRO, in exerg, a six pointed star, 12, a six pointed star. Lion on l. side of coin facing r. The Doge, facing l., genuflects to the lion while holding a banner with cross on top.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: A dot, DEFENS NOSTER, a dot. Christ the redeemer, blesses with his r. hand and holds a book in his l. hand.
Provenance

Provenance

Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money, soldi

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