Malta 1 Zecchino - Martin Garzez, 1595 – 1601
Information
Country
Malta
Malta
Currency
Scudo
(1530 – 1825)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Zecchino = 32 Tari
Year
1595 – 1601
Ruler
Order of HospitallersMartin Garzez
(1595–1601)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
3.494
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Zecchino = 32 Tari from Malta. Issued from 1595 to 1601. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.49 g.
- Obverse
- St. John standing to right, presenting the banner of the Order to the grand master kneeling to left.
- Reverse
- Christ nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars on right and four stars on left. (Da mihi virtutem contra hostes tuos: Give me the strength against thy enemies.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1595-1601) | — |
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