| Issuer | Malta |
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| Year | 1539 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Zecchino = 32 Tari (8⁄3) |
| Currency | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Restelli#1, Fr#4, MB#11 |
| Obverse description | St. John standing to right, presenting the banner of the Order to the grand master kneeling to left. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · F · IOANNES · · HOMEDES · M I 1539 (Translation: Fra Juan de Homedes) |
| Reverse description | Christ nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars on right and five stars on left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · DA · MIHI · VIRTVTE · · COTRA · HOST · TVOS · (Translation: Give me the strength against thy enemies.) |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1539 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9260710120 |
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