venetian gold ducat

MAC CASC 19791
Object type Venetian gold ducat
Culture/period Medieval
Materials gold
Technique coining
Mint
Production date 1400 / 1413
Museum Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Current location
Archaeological site Aiguablava IV
Township Begur (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Girona, Baix Empordà)
Dimensions 21 x 1 mm
Description
Gold coin with a mint by Duke Michele Steno (1400-1413). This Venetian gold ducat appeared mixed in with ancient archaeological material, but along with some medieval pottery it indicates the presence of a ship from the latter period.
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Omeka ID 3080