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© Heritage Auctions
30 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch
1798 year| Silver | 29.54 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim (1797-1798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 30 Tari (5⁄2) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.54 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown above shield on eagle breast, divided date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 38
T· 30
HOSPITAL· ET S· SEP. HIER·
Comment
It is believed that these were struck during the French occupation of Malta.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch 1798 coin from Malta is that it was minted during the brief period of French occupation of Malta, which lasted from 1798 to 1800. The coin features an image of Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch on one side and the French Republic's coat of arms on the other, reflecting the political change that had taken place in Malta during that time.
