2 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar 1643 front 2 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar 1643 back
2 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar 1643 photo
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2 Tari - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar

1643 year
Copper 3.54 g -
Description
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
References
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.