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Ducat - Peter of Aubusson ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Peter of Aubusson (1476-1503) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1476-1503 |
| Value | 1 Ducat = 10 Gigliati |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing Christ pantocrator, surrounded by stars, within beaded mandorla.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT · T · XPE · DATU · · REGIS · ISTE · DUC ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ducat - Peter of Aubusson ND (1476-1503) from Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) made of Gold weighing 3.5 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the time of the Knights Hospitaller, a military order that ruled Rhodes and other parts of Greece in the 15th century. The coin features an image of Peter of Aubusson, the Grand Master of the Order at the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
