30 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch

Reverse

Crown above shield on eagle breast, divided date above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
17 98
T· 30
HOSPITAL·ET S· SEP·HIER·

Comment

Ferdinand de Hompesch, or more precisely Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, (Bolheim November 9, 1744-Montpellier May 12, 1805) was the 71st Grand Master of the Order of the Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ferdinand de Hompesch, plus exactement Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, (Bolheim 9 novembre 1744–Montpellier 12 mai 1805) est le 71ème grand maître de l'ordre des Hospitaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 30 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch 1798 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 Ferdinand von Hompesch, the last Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, who ruled Malta from 1797 to 1798. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Malta's rich cultural heritage and its history of military and political influences.

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