Malta, 1975 AD., Republic, St. Agatha's Tower commemorative, 4 Liri, KM 33.
Malta, Republic, St. Agatha's Tower non circulating commemorative issue, 1975 AD.,
4 Liri (Maltese Pounds) (ø 38 mm / 19,87 g), 0.987 silver, 20,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 18.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: REPUBLIKA TA' MALTA , circular 5th Coat of arms (11.VII.1975-1988) without state name, a coastal scene with rising sun and rays above, traditional Maltese boat (the 'Luzzu') left, surrounded by waves, rudder and trident on a beach, and an Opuntia cactus plant r.
Rev.: 1975 / £M 4 , St. Agatha's Tower at Gammieh, date to r., value below.
KM 33 .
Year / Mintage
1975 / 18.000
St. Agatha's Tower at Gammieh is a large bastioned watchtower in Mellieħa, built between 1647 and 1649, as the sixth of the Lascaris towers.