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20 Scudi - Emmanuel de Rohan
1778 year| Copper | 9.91 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc (1775-1797) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1778 |
| Value | 20 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 9.91 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown above two arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HOSPITALIS ET S. SEPULHRI HIERUSAL.
S.20
Comment
Restelli/Sammut (Patterns) 1Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Scudi coin was designed by French artist and engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was commissioned by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan to create a new coinage system for Malta. This coin features a unique blend of French and Maltese influences, reflecting the island's rich cultural heritage.
