Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Malta |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1557-1568 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 2 Tari (⅙) |
| Tiền tệ | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 5.65 g |
| Đường kính | |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Restelli#86 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Coat of arms of the Grand Master (gyrfalcon and lion) quartered with those of the Order (cross). |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
☩ F · IOANNES DE VALLETE · M · HOS · H (Translation: Fra` Jean de Vallette, master of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Head of St. John the Baptist lying on a ciborium. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
☩ PROPTER VERTATEM ET IVSTICIA (Translation: For truth and justice) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1557-1568) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6875668040 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 2 Tari coin was issued under Jean de Vallette, Grand Master of the Order of St. John (1557-1568), a critical period for Malta. Vallette's reign is synonymous with the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, where his leadership famously repelled the Ottoman invasion, securing the Order's presence. These coins served as tangible symbols of the Order's sovereignty and economic stability amidst geopolitical pressures and the subsequent foundation of Valletta.
Artistry: The engravers of Vallette's coinage, often anonymous, worked within the prevalent Late Renaissance stylistic tradition. The design typically features the Grand Master's armored bust on the obverse, conveying authority, surrounded by his name and title. The reverse invariably displays the iconic eight-pointed Maltese Cross, often with the value or the Order's full Latin designation, reflecting its religious and heraldic identity. Execution prioritized legibility of legends and prominence of key symbols.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver at 5.65 grams, the technical strike quality of these hammered coins varies significantly. High-points for wear include the Grand Master's nose, helmet crest, and the central boss and arm tips of the Maltese Cross. Planchets are frequently irregular; off-center strikes are common. Sharply struck examples show clear detail in the armor and cross, with full legends. Evidence of die rust or cracks may also be present.