Counter commemorating Malta delivered from the Turks, 1565

Counter commemorating Malta delivered from the Turks, 1565. Obverse: A knight on horseback. Legend: 'TVRCA FVGATO' (The Turks put to flight). Exergue: '1565'. Reverse: A galleon with sails furled. Legend: 'MELITA . LIBERATA' (Malta liberated).

Object Details

ID: MEC0040
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Counter
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Netherlands
Events: Siege of Malta, 1565
Date made: 1565
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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