© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Ducat - James of Milly ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | James of Milly (1454-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1461 |
| 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#408138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Christ pantocrator, surrounded by stars, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SIT · T · XIE · DATUSQT · V REGISISTE DVCT
Lettering (regular font): SIT · T · XIE · DATUSQT · V REGISISTE DVCT
Interesting fact
The Ducat - James of Milly ND (1454-1461) 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 of Rhodes were facing significant financial challenges. Despite the order's wealth and influence, they struggled with debt and financial instability, and the minting of this coin was likely a response to these challenges. The coin's gold content and standardized design also reflect the order's efforts to establish a stable and reliable currency system.
