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2 Tari - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1741 year| Silver | 1.94 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | 2 Tari (⅙) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Maltese cross, stars in angles. Date in Legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +.NVS.MEVM.LEVE.EST.1741.
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 149.Interesting fact
The Manuel Pinto de Fonseca 1741 2 Tari silver coin from Malta features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was a medieval military order that ruled Malta at the time. This coin was minted during the reign of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, whose name appears on the coin. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists.
