30 Tarì - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca

Reverse

John the Baptist standing with banner in right hand, lamb lying at right, value in exergue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NON SVRREXIT MAIOR
T XXX

Translation:
There arose none greater
30 Tari

Edge

Decorated in relief

Comment

These 30-tari coins were minted between 1756 and 1759 and again in 1761.
Emmanuel Pinto succeeded Raymond Despuig (1736-1741) as Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta. The Order of Hospitallers was founded in Jerusalem in 1099. Its headquarters was located in Malta from 1530 to 1798 and has been in Rome since 1834.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ces pièces de 30 tari furent frappées entre 1756 et 1759 puis en 1761.
Emmanuel Pinto succéda à Raymond Despuig (1736-1741) comme Grand Maître de l'Ordre souverain de Malte. L'Ordre de Hospitaliers fut fondé à Jérusalem en 1099. Son siège fut situé à Malte de 1530 à 1798 et se trouve à Rome depuis 1834.

Interesting fact

The 30 Tarì coin from Malta, minted between 1756 and 1759, features an interesting design element - a unique blend of Christian and Islamic motifs. The obverse side bears the image of the Maltese cross, while the reverse side features an Arabesque design with intricate geometric patterns. This fusion of artistic styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of Malta, which has been shaped by various religious and artistic influences throughout its history.

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