2 Liri Sir Luigi Preziosi - Pattern

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IssuerMalta
Year1977
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Pounds (Liri) (2 MTL)
CurrencyMaltese Pound (1972-2007)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.1 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 portrait of Sir Luigi Preziosi facing left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLUIGI PREZIOSI £M2 1888-1965 1977
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1977  - -
Catalog ID2381150850
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