1/2 Lira - Fabrizio of Carretto

Issuer Rhodes, Order of the knights of
Year 1513-1521
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Lira (3⁄2)
Currency Gigliato (1310-1522)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.14 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schlumb#XI, 16
Obverse description Quartered circular arms.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ F · FABRICII · DE · CARRETTO · MAGN · M · R
(Translation: Brother Fabrizio of Carretto, Grand Master of Rhodes)
Reverse description Standing nimbate figure of John the Baptist holding a lamb in left hand, pointing at it with his right, banner over his left shoulder, dividing initials.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ECCE · AGNVS · DEI · QVI TOLIS · P · · F · · C ·
(Translation: Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sins (of the world) Fabrizio Carretto)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1513-1521) - -
Numisquare ID 5766611510
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