Medal - Victory of the Great Siege of Malta of 1565

€1.00
LocationMalta
Year1557-1568
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight60.89 g
Diameter50.44 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
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Reference(s) Schembri#196
Obverse descriptionBust 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 scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe 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.
Reverse letteringVNVS X MILLIA
Reverse scriptLatin
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MintageND (1557-1568)  - -
Catalog ID7404513580
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