© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Ducat - Fabrizio of Carretto ND
| Gold | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Fabrizio of Carretto (1513-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1521 |
| 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#141690 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Fabrizio of Carretto ND (1513-1521) coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The Order of the Knights of Rhodes, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, was a military order that had been based in Rhodes since 1310. In 1522, just a year after the coin was minted, the Knights were forced to leave Rhodes after the island was conquered by the Ottoman Empire. This coin, therefore, represents a unique moment in history, as it was minted during the final years of the Knights' presence in Rhodes.
