MALTA, Order of Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (Knights of Malta). Jean Parisot de Valette. Grandmaster, 1557-1568. AR 4 Tarì (34mm, 11.56 g, 12h). Fort St. Angelo (Birgu) mint.Electronic Auction 482 World, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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MALTA, Order of Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (Knights of Malta). Jean Parisot de Valette. Grandmaster, 1557-1568. AR 4 Tarì (34mm, 11.56 g, 12h). Fort St. Angelo (Birgu) mint. Crowned coat-of-arms / Head of John the Baptist on platter. Gatt 06-4T-291X98; Restelli & Sammut 59. Toned, minor flan crack. Good VF. Extremely rare die combination. Gatt notes only three known (private communication). |