Obverse © Hess Divo – Reverse © H. D. Rauch
Obverse © Hess Divo – Reverse © H. D. Rauch
1 Ducat - Giovanni di Gravina ND
| Gold | 3.52 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Achaea (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Robert II of Taranto (1333-1364) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1364 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (64) |
| Currency | Denier (1205-1432) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#193012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Christ Pantokrator standing facing within mandorla with nine stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: . SIT. TE. XPE. DAT QTV - REGNI SITE DVCAT.
Comment
Imitating Venice ducat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Principality of Achaea is that it features an image of Giovanni di Gravina, the ruler of the principality, on one side, and the coat of arms of the principality on the other. This coin was minted during Giovanni's reign, which lasted from 1346 to 1364, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the principality. The fact that it was made of gold and weighs 3.52 grams suggests that it was a valuable and significant coin during its time.
