Matla - Cottenera Gate Commemorative Issue Coin 1974

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Matla - Cottenera Gate Commemorative Issue Coin 1974

 

The Notre Dame Gate, built in 1675 in the Baroque style, is the main gate of the Cottonera Lines, located in Birgu, Malta.

 

The Cottonera Lines are a line of fortifications in Cospicua and Birgu, Malta, built in the 17th and 18th centuries. to form the outer defenses of the Three Cities. The Cottonera Lines were meant to accommodate up to 40,000 people and their animals within their circumference.

 

Type: Non-circulating coin

 

Year: 1974

 

Value 4 Liri (Maltese Pounds) (4 MTL)

 

Currency Lira (1972-2007)

 

Composition Silver (.987)

 

Weight 20 g

 

Diameter 38.2 mm

 

Shape Round

 

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes

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