ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Michele Steno, 1400-1413. Grosso (Silver, 21 mm, 1.77 g, 12 h). MIChAEL•STEN'•S•M•VENETI• St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner to the doge Michele Steno, on the left, standing to right and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand; to left and right, six-pointed stars. Rev. •✠•TIBI•LAVS 7•GLORIA• Christ seated facing, holding book of Gospels in his hands. CNI 32. Paolucci 2. Papadopoli 2. Rare. Beautifully toned and unusually well struck. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.