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vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 03/15/2014 06:39 am Dear Forum People, Ive got this Andrea Griti silver Venice coin. But I can´t find the exact same type online. They all look similair but the signs under the standing person are different though. B K I am wondering if someone of you knows the answer on this puzzle . Best wishes, Vincent Report this Post to the Staff

awallin01 Valued Member United Kingdom 477 Posts	Posted 03/15/2014 07:42 am http://www.ancientresource.com/lots...enetian.html This link shows your coin, with a near match. I would be inclined to think the difference in numerals is either representative of a date-(numerals) or maybe a mint mark. Edited by awallin01 03/15/2014 07:43 am Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 03/15/2014 11:58 am The two letters on the platform on which the figure of Christ is standing seem to be the initials of Venetian provincial governors (or other officials, or prelates of the church) who were responsible for a particular issue of coins. For instance, a V O stood for Vincenzo Orio, the Venetian governor of Dalmatia. On this Italian numismatic circular, names are given to each coin's initials; with a question mark if it's not 100% certain. Your coin is #315, a silver mocenigo (or lira) of Gritti, with initials BK. Unfortunately, it's the only coin on the list where they didn't give a name for the initials! Sorry! http://www.ghiglione1885.com/AstaM4...alogoM40.doc Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 03/15/2014 12:25 pm Thank You both. For your reactions. Really helpfull. I found on mcsearch.info. This link http://www.mcsearch.info/search.htm...lar:199101#0 Also with the same Letters. But no explanation though. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 03/15/2014 12:48 pm Wait! Found some references that identify BK as the initials of Bernardino da Canal, mint assayer from March 10 1525 to August 30 1525. Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 03/16/2014 1:08 pm Thank you philadelphian, So coin has been minted then in 1525 for sure.. Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 03/16/2014 1:39 pm I think that it's as sure as a dated coin. Sure enough, I believe, for the rules of the "How far back can we go?" thread, where I hope you'll post it! Report this Post to the Staff
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