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1 Tari
| Issuer | Sovereign Order of Malta |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Reverse description | A large, boldly rendered eight-pointed Maltese Cross occupies the central field, its faceted arms radiating symmetrically from the centre and tapering to v-shaped points, displaying strong relief with a polished finish. The denomination numeral 1 appears to the left of the cross and the word Tari to the right. The dates 1565 and 1965 are inscribed below the cross on either side. The circumferential legend QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA runs around the outer border, separated by a small ornamental device, with a beaded inner border enclosing the design. |
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| Mintage | 1965 FM - Proof - 3,315 |
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The Sovereign Order of Malta occupies a peculiar position in numismatics — a sovereign entity without territory, issuing coins that are legal tender for a state whose "land" consists of two buildings in Rome. This 1965 brass issue belongs to the Order's modern collector series, struck not for circulation but to fund charitable operations and assert the Order's claim to sovereignty recognized by over 100 nations.
Franklin Brass was the alloy specification used across several of the Order's mid-century issues, distinguishing them from standard commercial brass compositions.