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Anonymous Grossetto 1400-1500
| Issuer | Republic of Ragusa |
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| Year | 1400-1500 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Christ Pantokrator depicted standing facing within a mandorla, rendered in a Byzantine-influenced style typical of Ragusan medieval coinage. The bust of St. Blaise appears on the breast of Christ, a distinctive iconographic feature of this series. The abbreviated Greek Christogram IC - XC flanks the central figure in the field, inscribed in uncial Latin characters. The overall design reflects the strong Eastern Christian artistic traditions that influenced the Republic of Ragusa during the 15th century. |
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| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
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| Reverse description | St. Blaise, patron saint of Ragusa, depicted standing facing in episcopal vestments, holding a crozier in his left hand and raising his right hand in blessing. A miniature model of a cathedral or city is shown on his breast, symbolizing his role as protector of the city. The letter R appears in the left field, likely denoting Ragusa. The surrounding legend S BLASIVS RAGVSII is inscribed in uncial Latin characters, identifying the saint and the issuing city-state. |
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