© 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 Zecchini - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca ND
1742 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1742 |
| Value | 2 Zecchini = 64 Tari (16⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#312053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of the grand master quartered with those of the Order.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · M · H · ET · S · SEP · HIER ·
Translation: Grand Master of the Hospitallers and the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Zecchini coin from Malta made of Gold (.986) weighing 7 g is that it was minted during the reign of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, who was the 65th Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (1741-1773). This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which were known for their high quality and beauty. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on one side and the image of the Grand Master on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors.
