CRUSADERS. Knights of Rhodes (Knights Hospitallers). John-Ferdinand of Heredia, 1377-1396. Gigliato (Silver, 29 mm, 3.60 g, 5 h). [square]:IOhS•FЄRADI DЄI GRACI•m[symbol] Grand Master John-Ferdinand of Heredia kneeling left before patriarchal cross set on three steps; to right, tower, the coat of arms of his family. Rev. ✠OSPTAL S•IOhIS:IRLNI QT RODI[symbol] Cross fleurée with shields of Hospitallers at ends of each crossbar. CCS 25 var. (differing obverse legend). Metcalf, Crusades, 1215 var. (differing obverse legend). Wäckerlin 479 var. (differing obverse legend). Nicely toned. Very fine.

From the collection of R. Wightman, formed from the late 1970s to the early 2000s.