Verniero Family Currency
Francesco venier
There were three currencies issued under this distant relative, who was a diplomat of the Republic of Venice. Francesco Venier lived from 1489 to 1556.
Zecchino
Obverse
St. Mark standing at left presenting staff, with pennant and DVX vertically at top, to doge kneeling at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FRAN·VENE. ·S·M·VENET·
Reverse
Full-length facing figure of Christ in beaded ellipse lined with stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT·T·XPE·DAT·Q·TV REGIS·ISTE·DVCAT·
carzia
Obverse
Cross pattee in the middle with a lozenge in each quarter and all in a solid ring. Isncription around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ FRAN • VENERIO •DVX
Reverse
Rampant lion of Cyprus faing left in a solid ring. Isncription around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ S • MARCVS • VENETVS
Sesino
Obverse
Cross with small diamond and pellet in each angle, all in circle
Lettering: + FRANC. VENERIO. DVX. VEN(E)(T).
Reverse
Facing Lion of St. Mark in circle
Lettering: + SANCTVS. MARCVS. VENET.
source: NUMISTA
Verniero Legacy