© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Tari - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
1723 year| Silver | 2.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 2 Tari (⅙) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, a dot above each branch, a star in each angle, within linear circle, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ★ ONVS · MEVM · LEVE · EST · 1723
Translation: My burden is light
Comment
Illustrated coin on this page is the Restelli# 110 itself.Interesting fact
The 2 Tari coin from Malta, featuring Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element in coins of that time period. This hole was used to thread a string or cord through, allowing the coin to be worn as a pendant or amulet. This feature adds an interesting historical and cultural aspect to the coin, making it a fascinating collector's item.
