{"product_id":"netherlands-silver-penning","title":"Medieval Netherlands | Silver Penning","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory of the Artifact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"684\" class=\"\"\u003eVenetian bronze torneselo coins were small-denomination copper or billon (low-silver content) coins minted by the Republic of Venice, especially prominent between the 13th and 15th centuries. They were originally inspired by the \u003cem data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"245\"\u003edenaro tornese\u003c\/em\u003e of the Kingdom of Naples, but Venice adapted the design to suit its own commercial empire. The torneselo, sometimes also referred to as \u003cem data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"394\"\u003etornesello\u003c\/em\u003e in Italian, was introduced as a practical coin for everyday trade, particularly in Venice's overseas colonies and maritime holdings in the eastern Mediterranean. It played an essential role in local economies where higher-value silver or gold coins were impractical for small transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1191\" class=\"\"\u003eThe design featured a cross on one side, a common motif in Christian Europe at the time, while the reverse depictes the w\u003cspan\u003einged lion of St. Mark, holding the book of Gospels with both front paws all in inner circle.\u003c\/span\u003e Because these coins were produced for use in Venetian colonies like Crete, Negroponte, and other holdings in Greece and the Levant, the imagery also functioned as a political statement, reinforcing Venetian sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know these are original Venetian Coins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts guarantees the Authenticity of items sold through a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethree layer system of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAncient Artifacts exclusively sources artifacts from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrusted and reputable antique distributors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, many of whom have been selling Artifacts for decades.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNext, the Artifact is inspected by an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eexpert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eteam member, who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e After the artifact passes inspection, the Certificate of Authenticity is signed and the Artifact is packaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinally, Ancient Artifacts gives an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eadditional layer of protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by promising a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull refund with no questions asked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in the extremely unlikely event that a counterfeit slips through our vetting process.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will my artifact look like?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour coin will look very similar to the ones shown in the photos. There will always be some variety, given our items are unique historical pieces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe display case included is openable so that you may easily handle and closely observe the artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf for whatever reason you get anything that does not fit this description you are entitled to your money back! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour order will include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne authentic Venetian Torneselo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant protective case for preservation and display of your artifact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Artifacts relics are guaranteed authentic and have a 100% money back policy. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ancient-artifacts-store.myshopify.com\/pages\/the-ancient-artifacts-mission-promise\"\u003eRead more about our Mission and Promise for authenticity.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51470000718040,"sku":"MVL[FRIESLAND]","price":109.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3987\/8104\/files\/friesland_main.png?v=1773412293","url":"https:\/\/ancientartifacts.com\/products\/netherlands-silver-penning","provider":"Ancient Artifacts Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}