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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Asper - John of Lastic ND
| Silver | 1.95 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | John of Lastic (1437-1454) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1437-1454 |
| Value | Asper (½) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408349 |
|---|---|
| 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 : IOhS :IRLInI R
Lettering (regular font): ✠ : OSPITALIS : S : IOHS :IRLINI R
Unabridged legend: (Fratrum) Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rodiensis
Translation: Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem at Rhodes
Comment
Legend variants exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Asper - John of Lastic ND (1437-1454) from Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) made of Silver weighing 1.95 g is that it features an image of a knight on horseback on one side, which symbolizes the military prowess and chivalry of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes.
