15 Tarì - Emmanuel de Rohan 1781 front 15 Tarì - Emmanuel de Rohan 1781 back
15 Tarì - Emmanuel de Rohan 1781 photo
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15 Tarì - Emmanuel de Rohan

1781 year
Silver 14.64 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Malta
Grandmaster
Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1781
Value
15 Tari (5⁄4)
Currency
Scudo (1530-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.64 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#83751
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crown divides date above shield on eagle breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HOSPITA . ET S. / S. HIERUS.1781

Comment

Restelli/Sammut 43

Interesting fact

The 15 Tarì coin was minted during the 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 1775 to 1797. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured the Grand Master's name and image on one side and the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on the other. The 15 Tarì coin was the highest denomination coin minted during this period and was equivalent to 15 Maltese tarì, which was a local currency used in Malta at the time.