© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Asper - Hélion de Villeneuve 1st type ND
| Silver | 1.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Hélion de Villeneuve (1319-1346) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1346 |
| Value | Asper (½) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with shield at tip of each arm.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ · MAR · OSPITALIS · IRLnI ·
Lettering (regular font): ✠ · MAR · OSPITALIS · IRLNI ·
Unabridged legend: Magister Ospitalis ...
Translation: Master of the
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Asper - Hélion de Villeneuve (1st type) coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the time of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes, a medieval military order that ruled over the island of Rhodes and other territories in the Aegean Sea. The coin was made of silver and weighed 1.9 grams, making it a valuable and durable form of currency for the time period.
