Description
Crusaders, Rhodes (Knights Hospitallers), Pierre de Corneillan,1354-1355, AR Gigliato, Metcalf 1123
A lovely example of this rare silver hammered coin struck at Rhodes under the 4th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitallers) . Lightly worn and well detailed. Weight 3.84g.
O: + F · PETRUS · CORNILLIANI · DI · GRAM. The Grand Master kneeling left toward patriarchal cross.
R: + OSPITAL’ · S · IOHIS · IRLNI · QT’ · RODI. Floriate cross with arms of the Order at each tip.
I would grade this coin Good Very Fine (Sheldon AU53). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
