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Tari - Jean de Vallette
1566 year| Copper | 7.04 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Order of Hospitallers › Jean de La Vallette-Parisot (1557-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | 1 Tari (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.04 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of St. John the Baptist.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ☩ PROPTER VERITATEM ET IVTICIA
Translation: For truth and justice
Comment
Sometimes identified as a 2 Tari in auctions.This type differs from the #113 by having:
- a lined circle on the obverse, rather than qith grènetis
- a typo in the spelling of IVTICIA on reverse
- larger cross in letterings
Interesting fact
The Tari - Jean de Vallette 1566 coin from Malta features a unique design element - a Maltese cross, which is a symbol of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller), who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798. The Maltese cross is a combination of a cross and a square, and it is often found in Maltese architecture, art, and culture. It's a nod to the rich history and cultural heritage of Malta, and it makes the coin a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.
