© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Grano - Luis Mendes de Vasconcellos ND
| Copper | 3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Luis Mendes de Vasconcellos (1622-1623) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#292435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in 3 lines within circle, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOSPITALI • HIERVSALEM
VT
COMMO
DIVS
Translation: For Convenience of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem.
Comment
Varieties of lettering are known, still often blurry and mostly illegible.Vasconcellos name is often found with one "L" only in letterings.
Interesting fact
The 1 Grano coin from Malta, issued during the reign of Luis Mendes de Vasconcellos (1622-1623), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this era.
