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4 Tarì - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1741 year| Silver | 4.36 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1741 |
| Value | 4 Tari (⅓) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#83764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms, crown divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M.M.H.ET S. / SEP. HIER.
17 / 41
Comment
Restelli/Sammut 139Interesting fact
The 4 Tarì coin from Malta, issued in 1741 during the reign of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, features an interesting design element - a unique blend of Christian and Islamic motifs. On one side, the coin bears the image of the Virgin Mary, while on the other, it features an Arabic inscription reading "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah." This fusion of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of Malta during that time period.
