Venice

Sebastiano Ziani, Doge of Venice 1172-1178

Biaggi 2757, PCGS-graded AU-58

Obverse and reverse depicts a cross pattee. Clearly detailed with thick rims and ancient deposits in the patina.

Sebastiano Ziani, despite his short tenure as Doge of Venice, modernized the city-state’s administration, by dividing the area into manageable administrative districts.