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Ducat - Emery of Amboise ND
| Gold | 3.47 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 | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Christ pantocrator, surrounded by stars, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT · T · XPE · DATVS REGIS · ISTE · DVC ·
Comment
Metcalf 58.
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Emery of Amboise ND (1503-1512) coin from the Order of the Knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a time when the Knights Hospitaller were facing significant financial challenges. Despite the order's wealth and influence, the production of gold coins like the Ducat was a rare occurrence, making it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.
