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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
1 Zecchino - Juan de Homedes
1539 year| Gold | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Juan de Homedes (1536-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1539 |
| Value | 1 Zecchino = 32 Tari (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#320460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christ nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars on right and five stars on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DA · MIHI · VIRTVTE · · COTRA · HOST · TVOS ·
Unabridged legend: Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos
Translation: Give me the strength against thy enemies.
Interesting fact
The 1 Zecchino - Juan de Homedes 1539 coin from Malta is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples remaining in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.
