© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Asper - Roger of Pins ND
| Silver | 1.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Roger of Pins (1355-1365) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1355-1365 |
| Value | Asper (½) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with arms of the Order at each tip.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ OSPITAL · S · IOhIS · IRLnI · ROD
Lettering (regular font): ✠ OSPITAL · S · IOHIS · IRLNI · ROD
Unabridged legend: (Fratrum) Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rodiensis
Translation: Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem at Rhodes
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 1.92 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.
