A Very Fine Christ Coin From Venice

This coin is a silver grosso, issued under Pietro Polani in Venice, Italy prior to 1148 A.D. Polani was the Doge, or ruling elder, of Venice from 1130-1148 A.D. The obverse shows Jesus Christ seated on the throne. Christ`s head is surrounded with a halo. There are 5 dots on Christ's robe, each representing a wound suffered on the cross. The reverse, which is inverted, has Pietro Polani standing by Saint Mark, partron Saint of Venice. Together they hold a staff with the banner of Venice.

We have set the coin in a handcrafted sterling silver frame. The pendant will come on your choice of necklace.

Pendant and coin comes with a descriptive brochure and Certificate of Authenticity.