© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Ducat - Anthony Fluvian St. Mark type ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Anthony Flavian of Ripa (1421-1437) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1421-1437 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 10 Gigliati |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Christ pantocrator, surrounded by stars, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT · T · XIE · DATSV REGISISTE CVDA
Lettering (regular font): SIT · T · XIE · DATSV REGISISTE CVDA
Comment
The first Venetian type ducat struck by the Hospitaller Order on Rhodes. It still uses the name and image of St. Mark, rather than St. John, the patron of the Order.
Varieties exist, including:
Obv legend with F ANTONIS and S M VENTI
Obv legend with F ANTO' FLVI and S M VENETI
Obverse with gothic M in field behind the Master
Minor differences in spelling of reverse legend also exist.
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Anthony Fluvian (St. Mark type) ND (1421-1437) from Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is believed that the coin was minted in limited quantities during the reign of Anthony Fluvian, who was the Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes from 1421 to 1437. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly sought after by collectors and historians.
