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Luca

Unidentified hammered coin

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Hi all 

I recently found this coin metal detecting and have no idea when or where its from. All I know is that its silver and by my guess from around 1500s-1600s and seems to have religious images on. Any help would be welcome. I will put the other side of the coin on as it will not fid on this post.

Thanks, Luca

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It looks like a Venetian Soldino. Not sure of whom though as it's not my area. Try looking on google or finds.org.uk or here 

http://www.ancientresource.com/lots/venice/venetian.html

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Just been having a look and it seems to be a soldino of Leonard Loredan minted between 1501-1521 and apparently was brought to Britain by venetian merchants and was of the same value as a half penny but was illegal in Britain as it was slightly lighter than a half penny.

Thanks,Luca 

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