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20 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan
1782 year| Gold (.840) | 16.53 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1782 |
| Value | 20 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.840) |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above two shielded arms, dots divide legend and date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOSPITALIS ET S.SEPUL. HIERUSA.1782.
S. 20
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 7Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan 1782 coin from Malta is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The reverse side features an image of Emmanuel de Rohan, the Grand Master of the Order at the time the coin was minted. The coin's design is a nod to Malta's rich history and the significant role that the Knights Hospitaller played in shaping the island's culture and identity.
