Medieval Venice | Copper Torneselos Collection Triceratops could grow up to

Triceratops could grow up to 9 meters (30 feet) in length and weigh up to 12 tons

often featuring filigree and religious motifs

These coins followed the Islamic tradition of featuring only inscriptions

The first of these coins began minting in 1327

became one of the most important cities of the ancient world

Medieval Venice | Copper Torneselos Collection Triceratops could grow up toHistory of the Artifact Venetian 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 denaro tornese of the Kingdom of Naples, but Venice adapted the design to suit its own commercial empire. The torneselo, sometimes also referred to as tornesello in Italian, was introduced as a