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5 Scudi - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca
1756 year| Gold (.840) | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Manuel Pinto of Fonseca (1741-1773) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1756 |
| Value | 5 Scudi |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold (.840) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#96681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
John the Baptist holding banner, lamb at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SVRREXIT MAIOR NON
S·V
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Scudi - Manuel Pinto de Fonseca 1756 coin from Malta is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the coat of arms of the Order of Saint John, which was a medieval military order that ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The coat of arms is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and topped with a crown, symbolizing the order's authority and power. This design was used on many coins issued by the Order of Saint John during their rule over Malta, making it a distinctive feature of Maltese coinage during that period.
