1 Soldo of Giovanni II Cornaro from Venice Artist: Unknown
Mint: Venice
Ruler: Giovanni II Cornaro, Doge of Venice, 1647–1722, ruled 1709–1722

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1709–22

Numismatics

By appointment, Pratt Study Room
Medium

Mixed metal

Dimensions

1.86 g, 7:00, 20.6 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

2001.87.34027

Geography

Made in Venice, Italy

Culture

Italian

Period

18th century

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: S.M.V.IOAN.CORN. A lion, the Doge (Giovanni II Cornaro), and a banner adorned with a cross. In exergue, *12*.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: *DEFENS. .NOSTER* Christ the redeemer blesses with his r. hand while holding the Gopel in his l. hand.
Provenance
Reverend William H. Owen, to 1938; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1938–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money, soldi

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