© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
½ Lira - Fabrizio of Carretto ND
| Silver | 5.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Fabrizio of Carretto (1513-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1521 |
| Value | ½ Lira (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing nimbate figure of John the Baptist holding a lamb in left hand, pointing at it with his right, banner over his left shoulder, dividing initials.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
ECCE · AGNVS · DEI · QVI TOLIS · P ·
· F · · C ·
Lettering (regular font):
ECCE · AGNVS · DEI · QVI TOLIS · P ·
· F · · C ·
Translation:
Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins (of the world)
Fabrizio Carretto
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Lira coin Fabrizio of Carretto ND (1513-1521) from Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) is that it was made of silver and weighs 5.14g.
