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10 Grani - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
| Copper | - | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1771 |
| Value | 10 Grani (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned crest, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NON.AES.SEL.PIDES 1757 .X.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 173Interesting fact
The 10 Grani coin from Malta, issued during the reign of Manuel Pinto de Fonseca (1748-1771), is notable for its unique design. It features a portrait of the Grand Master on one side and the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on the other. This coin was made of copper, a common material used for coinage during that time period. Interestingly, the 10 Grani coin was the first coin to be issued by the Order of Saint John in Malta, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the island. Its design and material composition have made it a popular collector's item among numismatists, and it remains a significant piece of Malta's rich history and cultural heritage.
