Scarce Malta Silver Scudo of the Order of St John 1774.

A scarce Scudo coin of Grand Master Francisco Ximenes de Texada (1773 - 1775). This coin was minted in 1973 & 1774 however the 1774 is the only year that seems to exist. Usually, a very expensive coin but this one has had a brooch pin fitted to the back and a hole drilled in the top. It weights 11.75 grams of pure silver, and it is in good condition.
Francisco Ximénez de Texada was a Spanish knight who served as the 69th Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta from 1773 to 1775. During his reign the Order became unpopular mainly due to bankruptcy brought by the lavish lifestyle of his predecessor Manuel Pinto da Fonseca. His reign was marked by the unsuccessful Rising of the Priests known as the Maltese Rebellion of 1775. This was an uprising led by Maltese clergy against the Order of Saint John, who had sovereignty over Malta. The uprising took place on 8 September 1775, but was suppressed by the Order within a few hours.

Code: 29457