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| Coins of the Knight of Malta 5 Scudi |
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| Gold Coins of the grand masters of the Order of Malta |
Obverse: Bust of Andrew Bertie as Grand Master of the Order of Malta left.
Legend: FR. ANDREAS M.M.H.H. BERTIE
Reverse: The Grand Master kneelend, receiving banner frim nimbate standing Saint John the Baptist. Date (2005) in right field.
Legend: * SUB . HOC . SIGNO . MILITAMUS
Exergue: 5 . SCVDI
References: Friedberg 32.
Weight: 4 gram of Gold (.900)
Diameter: 20 mm
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