Gold 22K Coin Venice Italy Ducat 1382-1400 Christ in Stars set 14K gold Pendant

Description

Excellent condition. Authentic 22K gold Venetian Ducat Coin struck 1382-1400 set into a solid 14K gold pendant Bezel featuring
Christ surrounded by stars.
Your purchase includes the Certificate of Authenticity, velvet pouch, polishing cloth and gift box.
Venetian Gold Ducat
Obverse:
Saint Mark standing left, doge kneeling right holding staff or banner.
Reverse:
Figure of Christ surrounded by stars in a pointed oval known as a mandoria.
Venice became a wealthy trading powerhouse that dominated trade routes from the late 13th Century into the 17th Century.
Its system of elected dukes or doges provided a stable government, while others endured civil wars and invasions.
The wealth of Venice bought immunity from the troubles of the times.
They simply employed mercenaries or they gained their ends through use of generous bribes.
The Zecchino or Ducat, as it is better known, was minted continuously from 1284 through 1797. The method of coining the ducats has not changed throughout their history; they were all hammered coins.
Venice?s gold ducat
reliable monies known everywhere, accepted by every trading nation.