© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
4 Tari - Nicolas Cotoner
| Silver | 10.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Nicolas Cotoner (1663-1680) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1663-1673 |
| Value | 4 Tari (⅓) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#293990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of St. John the Baptist.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ S • IOAN • BAP • ORA • PRO NOBIS • MO • N
Translation: St John the Baptist, prey for us, new coinage.
Interesting fact
The 4 Tari coin from Malta, minted between 1663 and 1673, features an image of the Order of Saint John's coat of arms on one side and the profile of Grand Master Nicolas Cotoner on the other. This coin was made of silver and weighed 10.38 grams. What's interesting is that the Order of Saint John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, was a military and religious order that had a significant presence in Malta during the time this coin was minted. The order was known for its humanitarian work and its role in protecting Christian pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. The fact that the coin features the order's coat of arms highlights the close relationship between the order and the Maltese government at the time.
