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15 Piccioli - Emmanuel de Rohan
| Copper | 3.14 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1776-1777 |
| Value | 15 Piccioli (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value, date within thin wreath. Legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. P .
.X V.
1776
+ NON AES + SED FIDES
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 105.Interesting fact
The 15 Piccioli coin from Malta, which features Emmanuel de Rohan, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of de Rohan, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Maltese coat of arms, which includes a shield with the George Cross, a symbol of the Order of Saint John. This design was used on many coins issued during de Rohan's reign as Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, and it has become a distinctive feature of Maltese coinage.
