Medal - Expulsion of the Turks after the Great Siege

€1.00
LocationMalta
Year1557-1568
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medals
CompositionBronze
Weight33.67 g
Diameter42.77 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
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Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Schembri#197
Obverse descriptionBust of Grand Master De la Valette with Maltese cross on his chest facing left surrounded by lettering. A Turkish trophy in the form of a scimitar crossed over a bow and arrow can also be seen in the background.
Obverse lettering F IO VALLETA M HOSP HIER
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA map of Malta with a focus of mount sciberras (future Valletta) and the 3 cities with a tiny fleet of Ottoman ships fleeing the island.
Reverse letteringMELITA RENASCENS
(Translation: Malta`s Rebirth.)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1557-1568)  - -
Catalog ID7165438720
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