© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Zecchino - Juan de Homedes ND
| Gold | 3.47 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Juan de Homedes (1536-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1536-1553 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#313698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christ nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars on right and four stars on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · DA · MICHI · VIRTVT · COTRA · HOSTES · TV
Unabridged legend: Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos
Translation: Give me the strength against thy enemies.
Comment
This coin has several lettering errors.This type will also be issued later with the date at the bottom of the obverse, making it the first dated zecchino of the Order.
Interesting fact
The 1 Zecchino coin from Malta, minted during the reign of Juan de Homedes (1536-1553), is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, rarity, and historical significance. It is made of gold and weighs 3.47 grams, making it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.
