Giacomo Gattilusio, Gold, Ducat, Mytilene, 1376-1396
Obverse
Christ standing in a mandorla, blessing with right hand and holding Gospels with left hand. Three stars in left field and four in right field.
SITT[ ]PDΑT[ ]TDVCAT
Reverse
St. Mark handing banner to kneeling doge. D|V|X in center, DM in left field.
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Obverse
Christ standing in a mandorla, blessing with right hand and holding Gospels with left hand. Three stars in left field and four in right field.
SITT[ ]PDΑT[ ]TDVCAT
Reverse
St. Mark handing banner to kneeling doge. D|V|X in center, DM in left field.
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| Accession number | BZC.2002.1 |
|---|---|
| Ruler | Giacomo Gattilusio |
| Metal | Gold |
| Denomination | Ducat |
| Mint | Mytilene |
| Date | 1376 – 1396 |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.55 g |
| Relation of Dies | 6:00 |
| Shape | Flat |
Acquisition History
From Münzzentrum, Cologne, auction 109, no. 106.
Commentary
H. E. Ives, The Venetian Gold Ducat and Its Imitations, plate 12.2.
G. Lunardi, Le monete delle colonie genovesi, 243, b3 var. d.