ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Giovanni Dandolo, 1280-1289. Grosso (Silver, 20 mm, 2.19 g, 6 h). IO•DANDVL' / DVX / ✠S•M•VENETI St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner to the doge Giovanni Dandolo, on the left, standing facing and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand. Rev. IC - XC, abbreviation marks above. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on decorated throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands; three annulets to the left of his legs and another three between his feet; to upper left and right, IC - XC. Biaggi 2789. MEC 12, 1067 var. Montenegro 59. Nicely toned. Very fine.