ITALY. Venezia (Venice). Pietro Ziani, 1205-1229. Grosso (Silver, 19 mm, 2.08 g, 6 h). •✠•P•ZIANI •S M VENETI St. Mark, on the right, standing facing, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and presenting banner inscribed DVX to the doge Pietro Ziani, on the left, standing facing and holding the 'ducal promise' in his left hand. Rev. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on decorated throne and holding book of Gospels with both hands; to upper left and right, IC - XC. Paolucci 1. Beautifully toned. A few light nicks, otherwise, very fine.