ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Pietro Ziani, 1205-1229. Grosso (Silver, 20 mm, 2.15 g, 6 h). ✠•P•ZIANI / DVX / •S M VENETI St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner to the doge Pietro Zani, on the left, standing facing and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand. Rev. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on decorated throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to upper left and right, IC - XC. Biaggi 2766. MEC 12, 1009. Montenegro 31. Nicely toned. Very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket), ex Künker 170, 22 June 2010, 2828.