Tari - Jean de Vallette

€1.00
IssuerMalta
Year1557-1568
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Tari (1⁄12)
CurrencyScudo (1530-1825)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Restelli#99
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of the Grand Master (gyrfalcon and lion) quartered with those of the Order (cross).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering☩ F ❜ IOANNES DE VALLETA ❜ M ❜ HOSP ❜ H ❜
(Translation: Fra` Jean de Vallette, master of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem)
Reverse descriptionNimbate Paschal Lamb holding banner, advancing left, looking backwards.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☩ IVSTITIA ~ SANCT ~ REDEMPTIO
(Translation: Holy justice and redemption)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1557-1568)  - -
Catalog ID3504602470
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