HCR129729

Obverse

Inscription:

(FRA . FOSCARI DVX .S M VENETI)

Design:

Saint Mark with book passing banner to doge. Letter N V in the field

Inscription:

(cross) . TIBI LAVS (. E . GLORIA .)

Design:

Christ enthroned.

Note

Piece of paper on the obverse reporting the word "SHECEM" (= Nablus)

Period

Medieval

Category

Group

Authority

Venice: republic

Person

Francesco Foscari (1423-1457 doge LXV

Dating

1423-1457

Mint

Venice

Denomination

Grosso

Metal

silver

Technique

struck

Weight (g)

1.58

Diameter (mm)

Find Spot

Shechem, Nablus

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