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Ducat - Dieudonné de Gozon ND
| Gold | 3.53 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Dieudonné de Gozon (1346-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1353 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 10 Gigliati |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#124734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An angel sitting onthe open tomb of Christ, holding lis-tipped scepter in right hand, left hand on knee and facing in front. Inscription around the two figures and a beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + hOSPITALIS Q VEnT’ · RODI
Lettering (regular font): + HOSPITALIS Q VENT’ · RODI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Dieudonné de Gozon ND (1346-1353) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Grand Master Dieudonné de Gozon, who was a prominent leader of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes, a medieval military order that ruled the island of Rhodes and other territories in the eastern Mediterranean. The coin's design features an image of De Gozon on one side and the Order's emblem on the other, making it a unique piece of history that highlights the Order's influence and power during that time.
