4 Tari - Jean de Vallette

€1.00
IssuerMalta
Year1557-1568
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Tari (⅓)
CurrencyScudo (1530-1825)
CompositionSilver
Weight10.56 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Restelli#21
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of the Grand Master (gyrfalcon and lion) quartered with those of the Order (cross).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ F IOANNES D VALLETA M HOSP HIERVS
(Translation: Fra` Jean de Vallette, master of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem)
Reverse descriptionSt. John the Baptist standing and holding a long cross, a Paschal lamb on altar on the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ ECCE : AGNVS : DEI QVI TOLIT · PEC M
(Translation: Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1557-1568)  - -
Catalog ID9787704150
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