Catalog
National Tokens Maltese Heritage - Valletta Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
| Location | Malta |
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| Composition | Gilt bronze |
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| Obverse description | The central device depicts a detailed relief view of the Valletta skyline dominated by the prominent dome and bell tower of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, with the harbour waterfront rendered in the lower field. The upper legend arcs around the design, and a secondary legend appears in the lower exergual area. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a relief map of the Maltese islands rendered against a finely engraved herringbone-patterned background, enclosed within a beaded circle. Stars are distributed around the inner border. The issuer legend arcs across the upper and lower portions of the rim. |
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