Medal - Construction of Fort Manoel

€1.00
LocationMalta
Year1723
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight23.3 g
Diameter35 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionBust of Grand Master Vilhena facing right surrounded by lettering.
Obverse letteringF. D. AN. MANOEL DE VILHENA M. M.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription
Reverse letteringARX AD MARSAMUCIETVM INVALETTATUTELAM ET SECVRITATEM POSITA AN. MDCCXXIII
(Translation: Built on an island in Valletta`s Marsamxett harbour.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1723  - -
Catalog ID4047984940
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