© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
4 Zecchini - Antonio Manoel de Vilhena
| Gold (.986) | 14 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Antonio Manoel de Vilhena (1722-1736) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1722-1724 |
| Value | 4 Zecchini = 128 Tari (32⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#87197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned ornate shield
Script: Latin
Lettering: M · M · HOSP : ET S · S · HIER V: 1723
Comment
Valletta mintRestelli-10
Interesting fact
The 4 Zecchini coin from Malta, minted between 1722 and 1724 during the reign of Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 14 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at that time. This coin's unique composition and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the monetary systems of the past.
