© 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 - Juan de Homedes
| Silver | 5.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Juan de Homedes (1536-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1540-1553 |
| Value | 2 Tari (⅙) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nimbate Paschal Lamb holding banner, advancing left, looking back to right; sometimes, a star before the lamb on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩ ✦ ECCE ✦ AGNVS ✦ D ✦ QVI ✦ TOLLIT ✦ P ✦
1543
Unabridged legend: Ecce agnus Dei qui tollit peccata
Translation: Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins.
Comment
Reverse lettering variations are known depending on the year either ending with P or with P✦M, where M stand for Mundi.Interesting fact
The 2 Tari coin from Malta, minted during the reign of Juan de Homedes (1540-1553), features a unique design that reflects the island's history and culture. On one side, the coin bears the image of a Maltese cross, which is a symbol of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller), a religious and military order that ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. On the other side, the coin features a representation of the coat of arms of the Homedes family, who were prominent nobles in Malta during the 16th century. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only because of its age and historical significance, but also because of its unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Malta.
