© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Carlino - Hugues Loubenx de Verdala ND
| Silver | 1.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Hugues Loubenx de Verdala (1581-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1587 |
| Value | 10 Grani (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Order (cross).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ S · IO · B · ORA · PRONO · BIS ·
Translation: Saint John the Baptist, prey for us.
Comment
Illustrated coin on this page is the Restelli# 16 itself.Interesting fact
The 1 Carlino coin from Malta, minted during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdala (1582-1587), was made of silver and weighed 1.16 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Maltese currency system during the time, and its design featured the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was a prominent religious and military order in Malta during the 16th century.
