50 Tari (Great Siege of Malta) – Order of Malta
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 400th Anniversary of Great Siege of Malta
Italy
Context
Material
Diameter: 31 mm
Weight: 16.85 g
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
Numista: #23772
Obverse
Description:
Crowned arms with "SOVEREIGN ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM" encircling them and the Roman year MXLVIII (1048 CE).
Inscription:
SOVEREIGN ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM
MXLUIII
MXLUIII
Script: Latin
Engraver: Edward Ryneal Grove
Reverse
Description:
"QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA" encircles a central battle scene with the value and dates 1565-1965.
Inscription:
QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE GREAT SIEGE OF MALTA
50 T
1565 1965
FM
50 T
1565 1965
FM
Script: Latin
Engraver: Edward Ryneal Grove
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Object> Cold weapons |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Franklin Mint | (FM) |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | FM | 3,379 | Proof |
💎 Extremely Rare