Asper - John Baptist Orsini
| Issuer | Rhodes, Order of the knights of |
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| Year | 1467-1476 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Asper (1/2) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
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| Reference(s) | Schlumb#X, 23 |
| Obverse description | The grand master kneeling left toward patriarchal cross, his coat of arms behind him. |
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| Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Obverse lettering |
✠ : F : B : D : VRSInIS : M : OSPITLIS : (Translation: Brother (John) Baptist Orsini Master of the Hospitalers) |
| Reverse description | Mid-length nimbate figure of St. John the Baptist, holding nimbate lamb in left hand, banner of the order behind him at right. |
| Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
| Reverse lettering | ✠ : OSPITLIS : S : IOAnIS : DOR : SL |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1467-1476) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9429193970 |
| Additional information |
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