© 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 Picciolo - Jean de Vallette ND
| Copper | 0.52 g |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Jean de La Vallette-Parisot (1557-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1568 |
| Value | 1 Picciolo (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.52 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#310629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ORDO HOSP HIERVSA
Translation:
Ordinum Hospitallers Hierusalem.
[of the] Order of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem.
Interesting fact
The 1 Picciolo coin from Malta, which was minted during the reign of Jean de Vallette (1557-1568), features a unique design that reflects the island's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there is an image of the Maltese cross, which is a symbol of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller), a medieval military order that ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. On the other side of the coin, there is an image of a shield with the coat of arms of the Vallette family, who were prominent members of the Order of Saint John. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design serves as a reminder of Malta's rich history and cultural heritage.