Asper - John of Lastic

€1.00
IssuerRhodes, Order of the knights of
Year1437-1454
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAsper (1/2)
CurrencyGigliato (1310-1522)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.95 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schlumb#X, 16#, Metcalf1#1224
Obverse descriptionThe grand master kneeling left toward patriarchal cross, his coat of arms behind him.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering✠ · F · IOhS · D · LESTIC · MAGISTRI
(Translation: Brother John of Lestic, Master)
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✠ : OSPITALIS : S : IOhS :IRLInI R
(Translation: Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem at Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1437-1454)  - -
Catalog ID2907254480
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