© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
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| Billon | 0.53 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Hélion de Villeneuve (1319-1346) Dieudonné de Gozon (1346-1353) Peter of Corneillan (1353-1355) Roger of Pins (1355-1365) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1319-1360 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#408277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genovese style castle with pellet at right
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ CIVS · RODI
Unabridged legend: Civitas Rodiensis
Translation: City of Rhodes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 during the 14th century. The Order was known for its military prowess and its role in protecting Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land, and this coin was likely used to facilitate trade and commerce within the Order's territories.