© 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 Cinquina - Alof de Wignacourt ND
| Silver | 0.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Alof de Wignacourt (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1602-1622 |
| Value | 5 Grani (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.59 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#294996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of the Order.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ S • IO • B • ORA PRO NOBIS
Translation: St John the Baptist, prey for us.
Interesting fact
The 1 Cinquina coin was minted during the reign of Alof de Wignacourt, who was the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) from 1602 to 1622. The Order of Saint John was a military and religious order that had a significant presence in Malta during this time period. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which includes a cross and a shield with the symbol of the Order. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Maltese history, and it is a fascinating example of the island's rich cultural heritage.
