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15 Tarì - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1769 year| Silver | 14.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1769 |
| Value | 15 Tari (5⁄4) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#42246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
John the baptist facing to the right banner hanging in his right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NON SVRREXIT MAIOR
T. XV
Interesting fact
The 15 Tarì coin from Malta, minted in 1769 during the reign of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not minted in the traditional way, but rather by a process called "forging," where the metal was heated and hammered into shape. This unique method of production gives the coin a distinctive texture and weight, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
