Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Malta, Victoria, c.1895, a bronze medalet, veiled head left, victoria regina around, olivieri below, rev. St George and dragon, s. giorgio above, edge grained, 22mm; Royal Visit to Malta, 1954, bronze-gilt medals (2), unsigned, crowned bust of Elizabeth II right, rev. arms, both 39mm; United Nations, Malta, 1979, a silver medal by J. Pinches, UN arms, rev. building, 32mm; 50th Anniversary of the Defence of Malta, 1993, a bronze-gilt medal, unsigned, George Cross, rev. the vessel Ohio entering Grand Harbour, Valletta, 38mm [5]. Last two brilliant and in red holders as issued, others fine and better, one 1954 medal with pin for suspension (£30-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Coins, Banknotes and Medals of Malta formed by Bill Adams.

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Malta joined the United Nations in 1964