ITALY, Venice. Pietro Ziani, 1205-1229. Grosso (Silver, 20 mm, 2.09 g, 6 h). S M VENETI P ZIANI / DVX The doge, on the left, standing facing, holding scroll in his left hand and receiving banner, held in his right, from Saint Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels with his left hand. Rev. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands. Paolucci 2. Well struck and nicely toned. Good very fine.