5 Liri (Mattia Preti) 1999 front 5 Liri (Mattia Preti) 1999 back
5 Liri (Mattia Preti) 1999 photo

5 Liri Mattia Preti

1999 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Malta
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Malta
Period
Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
5 Pounds (5&nbspMTL)
Currency
Lira (1972-2007)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#382925
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A self-portrait of Mattia Preti and a drawing of St John the Baptist - a detail from one of his works

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• MATTIA PRETI • 1613 - 1699 •
Lm5

Designer: Noel Galea Bason

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Liri (Mattia Preti) 1999 coin from Malta features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Mattia Preti, a famous Maltese artist, on the obverse, while the reverse depicts his famous painting, "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist." This coin is not only a beautiful piece of art but also a valuable collector's item, made of silver (.925) and weighing 28.28 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  5000 - - - - - -

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