CRUSADERS. Knights of Rhodes (Knights Hospitallers). Raymond Bérenger, 1365-1374. Gigliato (Silver, 29 mm, 3.88 g, 6 h). ✠ •F•RAIMNDVS•BЄRЄNGARII:D•GRA:m• Grand Master Raymond Bérenger kneeling left before patriarchal cross set on three steps; to right, coat of arms of his family. Rev. ✠ OSPITAL'•S•IOhIS•IRLnI•QTS'•RODI• Cross fleurée with shields of Hospitallers at ends of each crossbar. CCS 22. Metcalf, Crusades, 1208. Wäckerlin 462. A lightly toned example. Some areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of R. Wightman, formed from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.
Price realized | 130 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |