© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Ducat - John Baptist Orsini ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1476 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 10 Gigliati |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407909 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Christ pantocrator, surrounded by stars, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT · T · XPE · DAT9T · REGISISTE DVC
Interesting fact
The Ducat coin is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the Frankish Greece period, specifically during the rule of John Baptist Orsini (1467-1476). It's made of gold and weighs 3.5 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. Additionally, the coin features an image of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes, which was a powerful military order that played a significant role in the region's history. The coin's design and materials reflect the wealth and influence of the Order and the Frankish Empire during that time.
