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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ValiantKnight, post: 2127006, member: 44210&quot;]IMO this coin represents a blend of both east and west. The reverse legends are in Latin and was made by a Catholic state, while the style is Byzantine and Christ&#039;s name is abbreviated in Greek:</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Doge <u>Reneiro Zeno</u>, Republic of Venice</b></p><p>AR grosh</p><p><u>Obv</u>: Christ enthroned, facing, wearing nimbus and holding book of gospels.</p><p><u>Rev</u>: RA CENO DVX - S M VENETI, doge standing left and receiving banner from Saint Mark standing right, holding book of gospels.</p><p><u>Mint</u>: Venice (struck 1253-1268)</p><p><u>Ref</u>: Gamberini 32; Biaggi 2775</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa429/LurkingNinja/venicesilvergrosh_zpsrz6yvnwc.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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