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© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG; Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg; http://www.kuenker.com
2 Zecchini - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
1726 year| Gold (.986) | 6.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 2 Zecchini = 64 Tari (16⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#129612 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the master quartered with those of the Order, a star on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · M · HOSPITALIS ET S S HIERVSA : 1726
Translation: Grand master of the Hospitallers and the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
Interesting fact
The 2 Zecchini coin from Malta, featuring Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was a common design element in coins of that era.
