Malta 1 euro 2016 - The eight-pointed Maltese cross

Obverse of Malta 1 euro 2016 - The eight-pointed Maltese cross

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Krause - Mishler KM# 131
Details The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of four "V"-shaped arms joined together at their bases, so that each arm has two points. Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade.
Specifications Diameter - 23.25mm Thickness - 2.33mm Weight - 7.5gr
Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel), center Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core)
Edge Interrupted milled
Comments Designer:Noel Galea Bason

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