{"product_id":"venetian-jesus-christ-glory-devotion-courage-silver-1390-grosso-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4820","title":"Venetian Jesus Christ Glory, Devotion \u0026 Courage Silver 1390 Grosso Coin 14K Gold Pendant | Artifact #4820","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice Jesus Christ Silver Grosso – Glory, Devotion and Courage – Now in an Heirloom Pendant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlease Note: \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an authentic Venetian Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you will receive the exact pendant in the photographs and description.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese precious silver coins were minted in Venice… but not the Venice, Italy we think of today, but in the Republic of Venice that encompassed the famed city, with canals and lagoons, that tourists still explore in wonder today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stronghold of Christianity, and a neighbor of the influential Byzantine Empire, Venice embraced the powerful spiritual art of the Byzantines, and it is from this artistic tradition that the Venetian Silver Grosso was born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the sacred, haloed Christ enthroned and holding the Gospels, this high-grade silver Venetian grosso also features St. Mark the Evangelist, patron Saint of Venice, and the Doge of Venice on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed on the edge around Christ is the Latin phrase TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA which translates to “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e.” And between St. Mark and the Doge is the Oriflamme – a banner and sacred symbol of Divine intervention, devotion and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Venetian Silver Grosso Medieval Hand-Hammered Treasure Coin Pendant:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1382 - 1400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: City of Venice, Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 1 Grosso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoge: Antonio Venier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin Metal: Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel Metal: 14K Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Christ enthroned facing front, dressed in the pallium and the columbium, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospels with the left - Latin Legend: TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA meaning “\u003cstrong\u003eTo You, glory and praise\u003c\/strong\u003e”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: the Doge and St. Mark standing facing each other, holding together the oriflamme of the Republic - Latin Legend: ANTO • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI meaning “Antonio Vernier, Saint Mark of Venice”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulating Bail Interior Diameter: Will accommodate chain or leather necklace up to 6.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Pendant Size Including Setting (Bezel): 1\" Across, 1 1\/4\" Tall - with a width of a U.S. Quarter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril's Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is an exceptionally well-preserved Grosso, with unusually strong detail for a treasure coin of this age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eBoth sides remain remarkably clear. The Latin legend and nimbus surrounding Christ enthroned are beautifully defined, while the reverse retains crisp stars, a clearly visible oriflamme banner, and St. Mark holding the Gospels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #960202;\"\u003eThe strength and completeness of the surviving design make this a particularly impressive Grosso, with the kind of detail that brings the imagery—and the history behind it—to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Serene Republic of Venice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the middle 5th Century, the once dominant Roman Empire was a fragmented group of on-again, off-again allied or warring regions. The glory of Rome was no longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn what is now Northern Italy, with little to no Roman military to protect them from enemies in the north sacking their cities, the citizens fled to the northern shores of the Adriatic Sea and found refuge at a vast lagoon.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of the ashes of the once great Roman society rose Venice. Shortly after, the Most Serene Republic of Venice was founded and eventually grew to encompass vast areas of coastline along the Adriatic Sea that even had small colonies in the Mediterranean, facilitating trade with Europe to the west, and the expanse of the Mediterranean and beyond to the North and East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Republic of Venice survived for 1,100 years, and as a major European trading and military power during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it was Italy's most successful maritime republic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine authentic Venetian Italian grosso coin was struck by the Doge of Venice and was a highly respected trade currency due to its high-grade silver content compared to other European coins of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the Doge of Venice? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a complex voting process, the Doge was an elected official that was the highest authority within the Republic of Venice, and acted as both the chief magistrate, head of state, and head of the Venetian aristocracy. He was said to be the wisest of all Venetian citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do the Images on the Venetian Grosso Coin Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful and intricate artwork on this coin is inspired by much older Byzantine art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the rule of Byzantine Emperor Justinian II (685–695), Byzantine coins began transitioning from the earlier Roman designs to a more distinctly Byzantine look in both art and symbolism. Justinian was the first to picture Jesus Christ on the obverse of his coinage, with a half, or full-length, depiction of the Emperor on the reverse. As this style of coinage progressed, the ruler would sometimes add a saint, Jesus’s mother Mary, or a family member next to him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOut of this tradition, the symbols and legends on the Venetian Grosso were born:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse: Christ enthroned facing front, dressed in the pallium and the columbium, blessing with the right hand and holding the Gospels with the left - Latin Legend: TIBI • LAVS • 7 • GLORIA meaning “To You, glory and praise.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObverse: the Doge and St. Mark standing facing each other, holding together the oriflamme of the Republic; in the field, vertically D\/V\/X; in the field, on each side, a star - Latin Legend: ANTO • VENERIO • S • M • VENETI meaning “Antonio Vernier, Saint Mark of Venice.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oriflamme is a banner flown for Divine protection, and to inspire devotion and courage. And, on the stunning silver Grossi of Venice, the banner is held aloft to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo see our full collection of treasure coins bearing the image of Jesus Christ, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/collections\/coins-of-christ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Your Venice, Italy Coin Pendant Comes Complete with:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur 100% Authentic Lifetime Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 4-Page, Full Color, Customized Photo Certificate of Authenticity Researched and Written by April Knecht and Robert Lewis Knecht\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure Hunters Gazette Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini Museum Display for when you are not wearing your treasure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treasure Jewelry Care Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042611560695,"sku":null,"price":1180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4193\/files\/4820-One-Grosso-Silver-Republic-of-Venice-Treasure-Coin-14K-Gold-Pendant-02.jpg?v=1787165832","url":"https:\/\/cannonbeachtreasure.com\/products\/venetian-jesus-christ-glory-devotion-courage-silver-1390-grosso-coin-14k-gold-pendant-artifact-4820","provider":"Cannon Beach Treasure Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}