Medal - Victory of the Great Siege of Malta of 1565
| Location | Malta |
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| Year | 1557-1568 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 60.89 g |
| Diameter | 50.44 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
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| Reference(s) | Schembri#196 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Grand Master De la Valette with Maltese cross on his chest facing right surrounded by lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | F IO DE VALLET M M HOSP HIER |
| 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. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | VNVS X MILLIA |
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| Numisquare ID | 7404513580 |
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