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1 Grano - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar
| Copper | 3.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar (1636-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1637-1638 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#292436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Maltese cross with date separated by branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ SVB HOC SIGNO MILITAMVS
Translation: Under this sign we fight.
Interesting fact
The 1 Grano coin from Malta, issued between 1637 and 1638, features an interesting design element - a unique symbol called the "Lascaris Cross" on its reverse side. This cross is a combination of a cross and a crescent, representing the Christian and Islamic faiths, respectively, and signifying the multicultural and religious diversity of Malta during that time period.
