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2 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar
1643 year| Copper | 3.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar (1636-1657) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1643 |
| Value | 2 Tari (⅙) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#292452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two clasped hands, date above, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ ★ NON ★ AES ★ SED ★ FIDES
Translation: Not money, but trust.
Interesting fact
The 2 Tari coin from Malta, featuring Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element in coins of that time period.