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20 Scudi - Francisco Ximenez de Texada
1774 year| Gold (.840) | 16.78 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Francisco Ximenes de Texada (1773-1775) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1774 |
| Value | 20 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.840) |
| Weight | 16.78 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coronet above oval shield, beaded and spiked.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.M.H.HOSPITALIS ET SANCTI SEPV:
S / 20
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 5Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Scudi - Francisco Ximenez de Texada 1774 coin from Malta is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was a medieval military order that ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The reverse side of the coin features an image of Francisco Ximenez de Texada, a prominent Maltese noble who served as the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John from 1773 to 1775. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Malta's rich cultural heritage and its history of being ruled by various powerful orders and empires throughout the centuries.
