MALTA, French Occupation. 1798-1800. AR 30 Tarì (40mm, 29.77 g, 12h). In the name and types of Ferdinand de Hompesch. Valletta mint. Dated 1798. Armored and draped bust left / Crowned double headed eagle holding Maltese cross in each beak, coat-of-arms on breast. Gatt 28-30T-55R04; Restelli & Sammut 8; Schembri 3; Davenport 1611; KM 345.3 . Toned, minor deposits, adjustment marks. VF.
From the El Medina Collection.