© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Zecchini - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
1724 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1724 |
| Value | 4 Zecchini = 128 Tari (32⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#379216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned ornamental arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · M · HOSP : ET S · S · HIERV : 1724
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Zecchini - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena 1724 coin from Malta is that it was minted during the reign of Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, who was a prominent figure in the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) and played a significant role in the history of Malta. The coin's design features an image of Grand Master de Vilhena on one side and the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its gold content and historical significance make it a unique piece of numismatic history.
