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| HER Number: | MDV133953 |
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| Name: | Findspot of Italian coin, West Buckfastleigh |
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Summary
A complete post medieval silver Venetian soldino, issued by the Doge Leonardo Loredan dating to 1501-1521 found in 2020 and reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 68 67 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX66NE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | West Buckfastleigh |
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| District | South Hams |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | BUCKFASTLEIGH |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: DEV-D6FAE0
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (XV to XVI - 1500 AD (Between) to 1520 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-D6FAE0 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2020) A complete post medieval silver Venetian soldino, issued by the Doge Leonardo Loredan dating to 1501-1521. Obverse: Doge, as standard bearer of Venice, kneeling left, receiving the banner of St. Mark from the patron-saint standing right. Legend: LE.LAVS.DVX.SMV. Reverse: Standing figure of Christ with halo, holding a cross right. Below IC. Legend: LAVS.TIBI.SOLI (Thee alone be praised). Measurements: 14mm diameter. Retained by finder.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-D6FAE0. [Mapped feature: #140221 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8104 - COIN (XV to XVI - 1500 AD to 1520 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 28 2023 12:26PM |
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