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2 Pounds – Malta

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Luigi Preziosi

Malta

Context

Year: 1977

Issuer: Malta

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Malta

Period:

Republic

(since 1974)

Currency:

Maltese Pound

(1972—2007)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 17,437

Material

Diameter: 28.5 mm

Weight: 11.31 g

Silver weight: 10.46 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #46

Numista: #35762

Value

Exchange value: 2 MTL

Bullion value: $29.93

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms featuring a sunrise over a coastal scene with a Maltese luzzu boat, a shovel, a pitchfork, and an Opuntia plant, encircled by the Republic of Malta's name.

Inscription:

REPUBBLIKA • TA' • MALTA *

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF MALTA

Script: Latin

Languages: Italian, Maltese

Reverse

Description:

Sir Luigi Preziosi in left-facing profile.

Inscription:

LUIGI PREZIOSI

£M2 1888-1965

1977

Script: Latin

Designer and engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Malta Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1977	—	15,000	BU
1977	—	2,437	Proof

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