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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Zecchino - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
1725 year| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino = 32 Tari (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#129622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St. John presenting banner to Grand Master.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATE· ·VINCES·
Interesting fact
The 1 Zecchino - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena 1725 coin from Malta is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted. It is made of gold (.986) and weighs 3.47 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, a Portuguese Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, on one side, and the Malta coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of history and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
