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1 Tari - Rafael Cotoner ND
| Silver | 2.46 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Raphael Cotoner (1660-1663) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1663 |
| Value | 1 Tari (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#292449 |
|---|---|
| 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, which was minted between 1660 and 1663, features an image of Rafael Cotoner, who was a prominent Maltese noble and military leader. He served as the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, which was a military and religious order that ruled Malta at the time. The coin's design was created by the Maltese artist, Gio Maria Camilleri, and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic coins in Maltese history.
