© Purzelgnom
© Purzelgnom
1 Lira / 2 Ecu 430 Years of Defense of Christianity
1993 year| Copper-nickel | 26.3 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Pound (1 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Naval battle scene
Script: Latin
Lettering:
430 YEARS OF DEFENSE OF CHRISTIAN EUROPE
Lm 1 . ecu 2
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 430th anniversary of the defense of Christianity, specifically the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, when the Knights of Saint John defended the island against the Ottoman Empire. The coin's design features a depiction of the Knights' flagship, the Santa Anna, and the inscription "430 Years of Defense of Christianity" in English and Maltese.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira / 2 Ecu (430 Years of Defense of Christianity) 1993 coin.
