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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 | |
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| 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.) |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | |
| Mintage | ND
(1557-1568) - -
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| Catalog ID | 3994443900 |
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