Le monete di Venezia descritte ed illustrate da Nicolò Papadopoli Aldobrandini, v. 1 / Con disegni di C. Kunz

The work presents a systematic, illustrated catalog of Venetian coinage from the commune's origins through the mid 15th century, combining chronological treatment of rulers with typological descriptions of denominations and variants. Each entry gives physical data, inscriptions, mint marks, weights and illustrative drawings, and is accompanied by historical notes that connect changes in coinage to political and administrative developments. The volume includes plates by C. Kunz and numbered chapter footnotes, plus editorial apparatus addressing transcription of medieval letterforms, special characters and punctuation. Errata and standardized notations for measurements and abbreviations are provided to aid accurate reading and research. Overall, the text serves as a reference for collectors and historians of medieval and early modern Venice.