Venice: Silver Grosso of Doge Antonio Venier 1382–1400

Description

House of Emirates® is proud to present its elite clientele with A magnificent Venetian silver grosso struck during the influential reign of Doge Antonio Venier, 62nd Doge of Venice (1382–1400), a period marked by resilience, maritime dominance, and profound spiritual symbolism.

Issued during a turbulent era of Venetian history—defined by conflicts with the Visconti of Milan, rivalry with Genoa under French influence, and mounting pressure from the advancing Ottoman Turks.

This silver grosso stands as a tangible witness to Venice’s determination and enduring power following the defeat at Nicopolis in 1396. Antonio Venier ruled until his death in 1400, leaving a legacy of stability and statecraft that ensured the Republic’s continued supremacy. This exceptional coin is not merely a monetary artifact but a profound historical statement, uniting faith, sovereignty, and commerce in one of the most iconic issues of medieval Venetian numismatics.

Diameter: 21mm

Weight: 1.60g