© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Ducat - Michele Steno ND
| Gold | 3.50 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Lordship of Chios (Genoese colonies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1413 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Ducat |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ standing facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing nine stars.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: T • T NPK•V•TV • IEG•ISTE• DV•DV•T
Lettering (regular font): T • T NPK•V•TV • IEG•ISTE• DV•DV•T
Comment
Imitation of Venetian gold ducat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Michele Steno ND (1400-1413) coin from the Lordship of Chios (Genoese colonies) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and Islamic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of St. John the Baptist, while the reverse side features an Arabic inscription reading "Muhammad is the prophet of God." This fusion of religious symbols reflects the cultural diversity of the Genoese colonies in the Mediterranean during the medieval period.
