Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Malta |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1539 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Tari (1⁄12) |
| Tiền tệ | Scudo (1530-1825) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 2.39 g |
| Đường kính | |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Restelli#34 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Arms of the Grand Master quartered with the arms of the Order. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
☩ ✦ F ✦ IO ✦ HOMEDES ✦ M ✦ HOS ✦ HIERM ✦ (Translation: Fra Juan de Homedes, master of the Hospitallers of Jerusalem) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Nimbate Paschal Lamb holding banner, advancing left, looking back to right; a star before the lamb on left. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
✦ ECCE ✦ AGNVS ✦ D ✦ QVI ✦ TOLLIT ✦ · 1539 · (Translation: Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away [the sins].) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1539 - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1662035640 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This silver Tari, issued in 1539, originates from the nascent period of the Knights Hospitaller’s rule on Malta under Grand Master Juan de Homedes y Coscón (1536-1553). Granted Malta in 1530 after losing Rhodes, the Order established its administrative and defensive infrastructure. Homedes' reign saw early efforts to fortify the island against Ottoman threats, making this coin a tangible artifact of the Order's early sovereignty and monetary system.
Artistry: The artistic execution of this Tari reflects a pragmatic Renaissance influence, typical of early Hospitaller coinage. The anonymous engraver adhered to established traditions. The obverse typically features the armorial bearings of Grand Master Homedes, often surmounted by a coronet, encircled by his name and title. The reverse displays the iconic eight-pointed Maltese cross, emblem of the Order, usually with the date. Latin legends reinforce the Order's religious and sovereign authority.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 2.39 grams, this silver Tari exhibits characteristics common to 16th-century hand-struck coinage. High-points for wear or strike quality include the central details of the Grand Master's coat of arms and the central boss and arm tips of the Maltese cross. Due to manual striking, expect variability in strike, including weak legends, off-center strikes, and irregular flans. Original mint luster is rare, often lost through circulation or cleaning. Sharpness of detail is a key determinant of grade.