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© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
2 Zecchini - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
| Gold (.986) | 6.94 g |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1724 |
| Value | 2 Zecchini = 64 Tari (16⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#117584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield within sprigs, date in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M·M·NOS: ET S·S· NIPRVI·1723
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 2 Zecchini coin from Malta, minted between 1723 and 1724, features Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, a Portuguese Grand Master of the Order of Saint John. It is made of gold (.986) and weighs 6.94 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic growth and prosperity for Malta, which was a major trading hub in the Mediterranean. The coin's design reflects this prosperity, featuring an image of Vilhena on one side and the Maltese coat of arms on the other.
