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10 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan
| Gold (.839) | 8.24 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1778-1782 |
| Value | 10 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.839) |
| Weight | 8.24 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#44358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval shields with arms of the Order and of the grand master side-by-side, crowned, value below, date ending the lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOSPITAL · ET S · SEPUL · HIERUSAL · 1778 ·
S · 10
Translation: [...] of the Hospitallers and the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Scudi coin from Malta is that it was minted during the brief reign of Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan, who was the 74th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) and ruled Malta from 1778 to 1782. Despite his short tenure, de Rohan's rule had a significant impact on the island nation, as he implemented various reforms and modernized the country's infrastructure. The coin itself is made of gold (.839) and weighs 8.24 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
