Jesus Christ Gold coin Ducat Venice Italy 3.3 gr year around 1290 AD
$750.00 USD
Jesus Christ Venetian Gold Coin Ducat of Venice Italy year around 1290 AD . weight 3.3 grams diameter 21 mm. Very special genuine coin. The Venetian gold ducat, also known as a sequin, was a widely used trade coin in Europe from the late 13th century until the fall of the Venetian Republic in 1797. It weighed approximately 3.5 grams and was minted with a high purity of 98.6% gold. The coin featured an image of St. Mark and the Doge on the obverse and Christ within an almond-shaped enclosure on the reverse. Key Features of the Venetian Gold Ducat: Gold Purity: 98.6% gold, making it a highly valuable trade coin. Weight: Approximately 3.5 grams. Obverse: St. Mark, the patron saint of Venice, presenting a standard to the kneeling Doge. Reverse: Christ within a mandorla (almond shape) surrounded by stars. Legend: On the obverse, the legends "S M Venet" (Sanctus Marcus Venetus) and "DVX" (Doge) identify the figures. The reverse legend is "Sit tibi, Christe, datus, quem tu regis iste ducatus," which translates to "O Christ, let this duchy, which you rule, be dedicated to you," according to Mintage World. Circulation: Widely circulated and imitated throughout Europe, the Levant, and beyond.
- Status
- live
- Condition
- used
- Category
- Antiques
- Location
- Lebanon, Beirut, Achrafieh
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