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10 Grani - Ramon Despuig
1739 year| Copper | 6.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Ramon Despuig (1736-1741) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1739 |
| Value | 10 Grani (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#285767 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two clasped hands, date above, value below flanked by star on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ NON · AES · SED · FIDES ·
★ · X · ★
Translation: Not money, but trust.
Comment
Variants are known, sometimes with the M inverted in RAIMV.Interesting fact
The 10 Grani - Ramon Despuig 1739 coin from Malta features a unique design element - a small shield with the initials "RD" (for Ramon Despuig) located above the coat of arms on the obverse side. This subtle detail sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.
