Medal - Inauguration of Fort Manoel

€1.00
LocationMalta
Year1725
TypeCommemorative medals/Inauguration medals
CompositionBronze
Weight213.37 g
Diameter96.05 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled (high relief)
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Schembri#208
Obverse descriptionBust of Grand Master Vilhena in high relief facing right surrounded by lettering.
Obverse letteringF. D. AN. MANOEL DE. VILHENA. M. M. MDCCXXV.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA standing knight with full armor, with a Maltese galley to his left and the newly built Fort Manoel and a lion to his left.
Reverse letteringTERRAQ. MARIQVE FORTES. CREANTVR FORTIBVS
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1725  - -
Catalog ID7349013850
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