Medal - Inauguration of Fort Manoel

Location Malta
Year 1725
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 213.37 g
Diameter 96.05 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled (high relief)
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Schembri#208
Obverse description Bust of Grand Master Vilhena in high relief facing right surrounded by lettering.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering F. D. AN. MANOEL DE. VILHENA. M. M. MDCCXXV.
Reverse description A standing knight with full armor, with a Maltese galley to his left and the newly built Fort Manoel and a lion to his left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering TERRAQ. MARIQVE FORTES. CREANTVR FORTIBVS
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7349013850
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