© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan
1778 year| Gold (.840) | 8 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | 10 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.840) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval shields with arms of the Order and of the grand master side-by-side, crowned, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOSPITALIS ET S • SEPULHRI HIERUSA •
S • 10
Translation: [...] of the Hospitallers and the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan 1778 coin from Malta is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was a medieval military order that ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The reverse side of the coin features an image of Emmanuel de Rohan, the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John from 1778 to 1797. The coin's design is a nod to Malta's rich history and cultural heritage, and it is a sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
