1 Zecchino (Great Siege of Malta) – Order of Malta

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of Great Siege of Malta

Italy

Context

Year: 1965

Country: Italy

Issuer: Order of Malta

Currency:

Scudo

(1962—1988)

Total mintage: 3,315

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 23.1 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel silver (Silver-clad Nickel silver)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

Numista: #102683

Obverse

Description:

Sovereign Order of Saint John arms.

Inscription:

MXLVIII

SOVEREIGN ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM

ERG

FM

Script: Latin

Engraver: Edward Ryneal Grove

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Grand Master Jean de la Valette.

Inscription:

QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA

1 Z.

1565

1965

JEAN DE LA VALETTE, G.M.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Edward Ryneal Grove

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1965	FM	3,315	Proof

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