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4 Tari - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1756-1757 |
| Value | 4 Tari (⅓) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Date and value split by crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 57
T· 4
Interesting fact
The 4 Tari coin from Malta, minted between 1756 and 1757, features an interesting design element - a portrait of Grand Master Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, who was the ruler of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which aimed to promote the Order's influence and power. The coin's design also includes the Order's symbol, the Maltese Cross, on the reverse side.
