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1 Scudo - Emmanuel de Rohan
1776 year| Silver | 11.59 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1776 |
| Value | 1 Scudo |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.59 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown divides date above shield on eagle breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 / 76
S. / 1.
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 45Interesting fact
The 1 Scudo coin was minted during the reign of Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan, who was the 74th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) and ruled Malta from 1775 to 1797. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured the Grand Master's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on the other. The coin was made of silver and weighed 11.59 grams, making it a substantial piece of currency for its time. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Malta and the Knights Hospitaller.
