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5 Liri Jean de la Valette
2007 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Malta |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Pounds (5 MTL) |
| Currency | Lira (1972-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 January 2008 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#65696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Jean de la Valette standing facing left, city of Valletta map at lower left
Script: Latin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Liri (Jean de la Valette) 2007 coin from Malta features an image of Jean de la Valette, a French nobleman who was the Grand Master of the Order of Saint John (also known as the Knights Hospitaller) from 1557 to 1568. He played a significant role in Malta's history, leading the defense of the island against the Ottoman Empire's invasion in 1565. The coin's design is based on a portrait of de la Valette that appears on a painting by the artist Caravaggio, which is now lost but is known through copies and prints.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Liri (Jean de la Valette) 2007 coin.
