15 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle with coat of arms on chest, name and date above, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S·SEP·HIER·
17 98
T. 15
HOSPITAL·ET

Comment

Ferdinand de Hompesch, or more precisely Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, (Bolheim November 9, 1744-Montpellier May 12, 1805) was the 71st Grand Master of the Order of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ferdinand de Hompesch, plus exactement Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, (Bolheim 9 novembre 1744–Montpellier 12 mai 1805) est le 71ème grand maître de l'ordre des Hospitaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 15 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch 1798 coin from Malta is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch, who was the 71st Grand Master of the Order of Saint John and ruled Malta from 1797 to 1803. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which includes a cross and a shield with the motto "Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum" (Defense of the Faith and Assistance to the Poor). This design was chosen to symbolize the Order's commitment to its values and its role in the history of Malta.

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