30 Tarì - Ferdinand von Hompesch
1798 year| Silver | - | 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 |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above shield on eagle breast, divided date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 98
T· 30
HOSPITAL·ET S· SEP·HIER·
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 a portrait of Ferdinand von Hompesch, the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John, who ruled Malta during this time. The coin was minted in silver, and its design was influenced by French coinage of the time. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of Maltese history.
