© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Tari - Nicolas Cotoner ND
| Silver | 2.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Nicolas Cotoner (1663-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1680 |
| Value | 1 Tari (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#292450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Paschal Lamb with banner.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ECCE • QVI • TOLLIT • PECCATA • MVNDI
Translation: Which taketh away the sins of the world.
Interesting fact
The 1 Tari coin from Malta, minted during the reign of Nicolas Cotoner (1663-1680), features a unique design element - a small cross-like symbol located above the shield on the obverse side of the coin. This symbol, known as a "maltese cross," is a stylized representation of the Cross of Malta, 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. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Malta, and serves as a nod to the country's storied past.
