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        Medal - An everlasting defense against the Turkish Siege    
    
| Location | Malta | 
| Year | 1557-1568 | 
| Type | Commemorative medal | 
| Composition | Bronze | 
| Weight | 60.41 g | 
| Diameter | 48.08 mm | 
| Thickness |  | 
| Shape | Round | 
| Technique |  | 
| Orientation |  | 
| Edge |  | 
| Period |  | 
| Notice |  | 
| Reference(s) | Schembri#196 | 
| Obverse description | Bust of Grand Master De la Valette with Maltese cross on his chest facing right surrounded by lettering. | 
| Obverse lettering | F  IO  DE  VALLETTA  M  M  H  H  MELITEN 
PRIN | 
| Obverse script | Latin | 
| Reverse description | A map of mount sciberras (future Valletta) with a focus of the star shaped fort of St Elmo, which was pivotal in the victory against the Turks | 
| Reverse lettering | TVRCICÆ  OBSIDIONIS  PERPETVO -
PROPVGNACVLO (Translation: An everlasting defense against the Turkish siege.)
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| Reverse script | Latin | 
| Engraver |  | 
| Mintage | ND
(1557-1568)  -  - 
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| Catalog ID | 3994443900 | 
| Comments |  |