© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Piccioli - Alof de Wignacourt ND
| Copper | 1.54 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Alof de Wignacourt (1601-1622) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1602-1622 |
| Value | 3 Piccioli (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#295004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in circle, lettering around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ HOSPITALI • HIERVSA
Translation: Hospitallers of Jerusalem.
Interesting fact
The 3 Piccioli - Alof de Wignacourt coin from Malta, made of Copper and weighing 1.54g, is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Alof de Wignacourt, who was the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) from 1602 to 1622. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote trade and commerce in Malta.
