© 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 - Hugues Loubenx de Verdala ND
| Silver | 0.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Hugues Loubenx de Verdala (1581-1595) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1595 |
| Value | 5 Grani (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the Order (cross).
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ S · IO · B · ORA · PRO NOBIS
Translation: Saint John the Baptist, prey for us.
Interesting fact
The 1 Cinquina coin was minted during the reign of Grand Master Hugues Loubenx de Verdala, who was the 52nd Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) from 1582 to 1595. The coin features an image of the Grand Master on one side and the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.64 grams. It was a standard circulation coin used in Malta during that time period.
