Asper - Hélion de Villeneuve 1st type

Issuer Rhodes, Order of the knights of
Year 1319-1346
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Asper (1/2)
Currency Gigliato (1310-1522)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.9 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schlumb#IX, 14, Metcalf1#1189
Obverse description Grandmaster kneeling left toward patriarchal cross, head turned forward.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ · FR : ELIONVS : DEI : GRACIA ·
(Translation: Brother Helion by God`s grace ...)
Reverse description Cross fleury with shield at tip of each arm.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ✠ · MAR · OSPITALIS · IRLnI ·
(Translation: Master of the)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1319-1346) - -
Numisquare ID 2857105370
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