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1 Grano - Antoine de Paule
| Copper | 3.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Anthony of Paule (1623-1636) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1626-1629 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#156876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Plain cross of the order, date in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +HOSPITAL HIERVSALEM
Translation: Hospitaller [of the Order of Saint John of] Jerusalem
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Grano coin was the first coin to feature the portrait of a Maltese ruler, specifically Grand Master Antoine de Paule. This was a departure from the traditional design of Maltese coins, which typically featured the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John. The introduction of the Grand Master's portrait on the coin was a sign of the increasing power and influence of the Order in Malta during the 17th century.
