Asper - John Baptist Orsini

€1.00
IssuerRhodes, Order of the knights of
Year1467-1476
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAsper (1/2)
CurrencyGigliato (1310-1522)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.81 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schlumb#X, 23#
Obverse descriptionThe grand master kneeling left toward patriarchal cross, his coat of arms behind him.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ : F : B : D : VRSInIS : M : OSPITLIS :
(Translation: Brother (John) Baptist Orsini Master of the Hospitalers)
Reverse descriptionMid-length nimbate figure of St. John the Baptist, holding nimbate lamb in left hand, banner of the order behind him at right.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering✠ : OSPITLIS : S : IOAnIS  : DOR : SL
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1467-1476)  - -
Catalog ID9429193970
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