Lot 1668

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Crusaders, Knights of Rhodes (Knights Hospitaller), Philibert of Naillac, (1396-1421), silver gigliato, 27mm, (3.89 g), obv. Grand Master kneeling left; patriarchal cross on three steps to left with m below; coat-of-arms to right, rev. Cross fleuree; shields of Hospitalers at ends of each crossbar, (cf.Metcalf, Crusades 1219 (for type); CCS 27). Toned, good fine, weak in places, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Spink Auctions (London), Sale 22, June 16, 1982 (lot 725) purchased directly from Spink July 27, 1984.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$360

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