CRUSADER STATES, CHIOS IMITATING VENICE - ANTONIO VENIER (1382 - 1400 C.E.) GOLD AV DUCAT
Gamberini di Scarfea 394, Very Fine, 21mm, 3.16 grams, clipped?, 1382 - 1450 C.E.
Obverse: Doge kneeling before St. Mark, holding standard, DVX down the middle
Reverse: Jesus standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, standing within mandorla containing nine stars
The success of the Venetian gold Zecchino and its worldwide acceptance led to its imitation by the Crusader states, notably Chios. They are significantly RARER than the regular issues.
