© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Asper - John Baptist Orsini ND
| Silver | 1.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | John Baptist Orsini (1467-1476) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1467-1476 |
| Value | Asper (½) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#407983 |
|---|---|
| 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: ✠ : OSPITLIS : S : IOAnIS : DOR : SL
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : OSPITLIS : S : IOANIS : DOR : SL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Asper 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 1.81 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Asper coin played an important role in the economy of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes and was used for everyday transactions.
