✅ SOLVED What kind of coin is this?

[matteo.yoko]

Can anyone help me identify this coin? The only number visible on the coin is 12... Maybe year 12? It was found in Italy (Near Trieste).

 

[Bramblefind]

Hi - I think it is something like this -

VenetianCoins.net: Authentic Medieval Coinage of the Venetian Empire

Francesco Contarini, 1623-1624 AD. Copper 12-denarii soldino. Doge kneeling left, holding tall cross/staff, facing nimbate winged lion holding Gospels open with paw. "12" below. S.M.V.FRANC.CONT around / Christ standing, nimbate and robed, with hand held in benediction, +DEFENS NOSTER+ around. 22 mm.

 

[Mackaydon]

Maybe this one; exactly like the one Bramblefind ID-ed.
Don....

 

[matteo.yoko]

Thank you all for quick and great answer.

 

[Mackaydon]

By the way, Welcome to Treasure Net !!
Don...