100 Lira Les Gavroches - Pattern

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IssuerMalta
Year1977
TypeCoin pattern
Value100 Pounds (Liri) (100 MTL)
CurrencyMaltese Pound (1972-2007)
CompositionSilver
Weight21 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Pietro Giampaoli
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms showing a coastal scene with the rising sun, a traditional Maltese boat (the `Luzzu`), a shovel and a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant. The then new name of the Republic of Malta displays on the outside.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLIKA TA` MALTA *
(Translation: REPUBLIC OF MALTA)
Reverse descriptionA depiction of the ‘Les Gavroches’ bronze sculpture, which depicts 3 poor children in tattered clothes walking together. Famous Maltese artist Antonio Sciortino is behind this sculpture.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1977 £M 100
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1977  - Proof -
Catalog ID3938903150
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