Medal - Naval exploits against the Turks

€1.00
LocationMalta
Year1729
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight224.10 g
Diameter97.77 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled (high relief)
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Schembri#209
Obverse descriptionBust of Grand Master Vilhena in high relief facing right surrounded by lettering.
Obverse letteringF. D. AN. MANOEL . DE. VILHENA. M. M. MDCCXXIX.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGrandmaster Vilhena stands over Ottoman armour as he receives a helmet and gilted sword from the personified Catholic religion atop of an altar with two angels
Reverse letteringINSIGNIS GLORIA FACTI
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1729  - -
Catalog ID2120367890
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