2 Tari - Jean de Vallette ND (1557-1568) front 2 Tari - Jean de Vallette ND (1557-1568) back
2 Tari - Jean de Vallette ND (1557-1568) photo
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2 Tari - Jean de Vallette ND

 
Silver 5.65 g -
Description
Issuer
Malta
Grandmaster
Order of Hospitallers › Jean de La Vallette-Parisot (1557-1568)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1568
Value
2 Tari (⅙)
Currency
Scudo (1530-1825)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.65 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#309711
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Head of St. John the Baptist lying on a ciborium.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ☩ PROPTER VERTATEM ET IVSTICIA

Translation: For truth and justice

Comment

Illustrated coin on this page is the Restelli# 86 itself.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Tari coin from Malta made of Silver is that it features an image of Jean de Vallette, who was a prominent figure in Maltese history and served as the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John from 1557 to 1568.