© 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 - John de la Cassiere ND
| Copper | 0.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › John L'Evesque de la Cassière (1572-1581) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1572-1581 |
| Value | 1 Picciolo (1⁄1440) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ORDO : HOSP : S : IO : HIERVS
Translation: Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem
Interesting fact
The 1 Picciolo coin was used as a form of currency during the reign of Grand Master John de la Cassiere of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) in Malta, who ruled from 1572 to 1581. It was made of copper and weighed 0.5 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of the local economy and was used for everyday transactions. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Malta and its currency.
