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1 Grano - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1743 year| Copper | 2.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1743 |
| Value | 1 Grano (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Maltese cross with date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1743
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 193Interesting fact
The 1 Grano coin from Malta, issued in 1743 during the reign of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was the ruling order in Malta at the time. This shield is located on the obverse side of the coin, surrounded by the inscription "GRANO DI MALTA" and the year of issue, "1743". This coin is made of copper and weighs 2.7 grams.
