Malta, 1973 AD., Republic, Temi Zammit commemorative, 1 Lira, KM 19.

Malta, Republic, Temi Zammit commemorative, engraver: ?, 1973 AD.,
1 Lira (Maltese Pound) (ø 32 mm / 9,91 g), 0.987 silver, 10,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 30.000 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: MALTA , legend below crowned Maltese arms with supporters, motto "VIRTVTE - ET - CONSTANTIA" on ribbon.
Rev.: TEMI ZAMMIT / £M 1 - 1973 / 1864 - 1935 , bust of Sir Temi Zammit facing left, value and date flanking, his dates below.
KM 19 .

Year / Mintage
1973 / 30.000

Sir Themistocles (Temi) Zammit (or Żammit; September 30, 1864 – November 2, 1935) was a Maltese archaeologist and historian, professor of chemistry, medical doctor, researcher and writer, serving as Rector (1920–26) of the Royal University of Malta and first Director of the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.
More on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themistocles_Zammit