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1 Zecchino - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1742 (1741-1773) years| Gold (.986) | 3.41 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 (1741-1773) |
| Value | 1 Zecchino = 32 Tari (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.41 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HOSPI.ET . S. / SEP. HIER.
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 21Interesting fact
The 1 Zecchino coin from Malta, issued during the reign of Manuel Pinto de Fonseca (1741-1773), is interesting because it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.41 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time.
