2 Zecchini - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar ND (1636-1657) front 2 Zecchini - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar ND (1636-1657) back
2 Zecchini - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar ND (1636-1657) photo
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2 Zecchini - Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar ND

 
Gold (.986) 7 g -
Description
Issuer
Malta
Grandmaster
Order of Hospitallers › Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar (1636-1657)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1636-1657
Value
2 Zecchini = 64 Tari (16⁄3)
Currency
Scudo (1530-1825)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#293996
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms of Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN HOSTES ET ERGA HOSPITES

Interesting fact

The 2 Zecchini coin from Malta, minted during the reign of Giovani Paolo Lascaris Castellar (1636-1657), is a rare and valuable coin due to its age, gold content, and limited mintage. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Malta and its currency.