© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Gigliato - Deodatus of Gozon ND
| Silver | 3.92 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Order of the knights of Rhodes (Frankish Greece) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Dieudonné de Gozon (1346-1353) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1353 |
| Value | Gigliato (1) |
| Currency | Gigliato (1310-1522) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleury with shield at end of each arm.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ OSPITAL' • S • IOhIS • IRLnI • QT' • RODI •
Lettering (regular font): ✠ OSPITAL' • S • IOHIS • IRLNI • QT' • RODI •
Unabridged legend: (Fratrum) Hospitalis Sancti Ioannis Hierosolymitani Rodiensis
Translation: Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem at Rhodes
Comment
Metcalf 1191-92; Schl. IX, 19Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gigliato - Deodatus of Gozon coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical depiction of a saint or religious symbol, the coin bears an image of a castle, which represents the stronghold of the Knights of Rhodes on the island of Rhodes. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and reflects the military and political influence of the Order of the Knights of Rhodes in the region.
