© Stephen Album Rare Coins
© Stephen Album Rare Coins
1 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar
1639 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar (1636-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Tari (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two clasped hands, value below, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NON AES SED FIDEL
1639
T · I
Comment
Legend varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Tari coin from Malta, featuring Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar, is notable for being one of the earliest coins to depict a person of African descent. The coin was minted in 1639 and features a portrait of Castellar, who was a prominent figure in Maltese society at the time. This fact highlights the diverse cultural heritage of Malta and the importance of representation on currency.
