Bust of Grand Master De la Valette with Maltese cross on his chest facing right surrounded by lettering.
Obverse lettering
F IO DE VALLET M M HOSP HIER
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The successful defense of Malta against the most powerful army of the 16th Century, the Ottoman Empire. David (Malta) bends over Goliath (Ottoman Empire) with a sword in his hand.