Didrachm

Issuer Motya
Year 425 BC - 410 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Didrachm (10)
Currency Litra
Composition Silver
Weight 8.60 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Jenkins P1#12 , Jameson#665
Obverse description Coat of arms at centre, with country name above and date below
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering MALTA REPUBBLIKA TA´ MALTA 1998
(Translation: Republic of Mala)
Reverse description Gold medal that Sir Alexander Ball gave to the Maltese leaders of the rebellion against the French on February 9, 1801
Reverse script
Reverse lettering Lm 5 1798 1998 PATRIA LIBERATA 200 SENA MILL-QAWMIEN KONTRA L-FRANĊIŻI
(Translation: The fatherland freed 200 years since the uprising against the French)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1998 - Proof - 5 000
Numisquare ID 5745249130
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