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2 Ducats - Emery of Amboise ND
| Gold | 6.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Emery of Amboise (1503-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1512 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (20) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410617 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lamb facing left, head turned right, banner of the Order behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AGN : DEI : QVI · TOLLIS : PECCA · MVD · MISE · NO :
Translation: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Comment
Extraordinarily rare, with just a few known examples (sales of two examples between 2006-2024 in acsearch).
Interesting fact
The 2 Ducats coin from the Order of the Knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Emery of Amboise, who was the Grand Master of the Order from 1503 to 1512. This coin is a rare example of a gold coin minted by the Order, as most of their coins were made of silver or copper. Additionally, the coin weighs 6.94 grams, which is a relatively high weight for a coin of its size, indicating that it was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.