© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Asper - James of Milly ND
| Silver | 2.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | James of Milly (1454-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1461 |
| Value | Asper (½) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mid-length nimbate figure of St. John the Baptist, holding nimbate lamb in left hand, banner of the order behind him at right.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ : OSPITALIS : S : IOAnIS ...
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : OSPITALIS : S : IOANIS ...
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Asper - James of Milly ND (1454-1461) from Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) made of Silver weighing 2.16 g is that it features an image of Saint John the Baptist on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of James of Milly, who was the Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes, a military and religious order that ruled the island of Rhodes and other territories in the Mediterranean during the 15th century. The coin's design reflects the Order's strong religious beliefs and its connection to the Catholic Church.
