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Ducat - Emery of Amboise Agnus Dei ND
| Gold | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Emery of Amboise (1503-1512) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1503-1512 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 10 Gigliati |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lamb facing left, head turned right, banner of the Order behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ AGN · DEIQVI · TOLLIS · PECCA · MISE · NO
Translation: Lamb of God, who takes away the sins (of the world), have mercy on us.
Comment
Metcalf 58.
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Emery of Amboise (Agnus Dei) coin from the Order of the Knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) is interesting because it features an image of a lamb on one side, which represents the "Agnus Dei" or "Lamb of God" in Latin. This symbol was often used in Christian art and iconography to represent Christ as both suffering and triumphant. The use of this image on a coin highlights the strong religious beliefs of the time and the influence of Christianity on the culture and currency of the region.
