Italy, Venice

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.

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