Modern Paintings And Pictures
Lot 157:
Description
A complete nine coin decimal proof set issued by the Central Bank of Malta and minted at the Franklin Mint in 1976. The collection includes denominations of 50 cents, 25 cents, 10 cents, 5 cents, 2 cents, 1 cent, 5 mils, 3 mils, and 2 mils. The coinage features a proof finish characterized by mirror-like fields and frosted relief devices. The obverse designs primarily feature the national emblem of Malta, depicting a traditional luzzu boat under a sun with the legend REPUBBLIKA TA’ MALTA and the date 1976. Reverse designs show the numeric denominations surrounded by decorative wreaths. The set is housed in its original red textured presentation case with a white satin-lined interior and a red velvet-flocked coin insert. The interior lid is printed in red with the text: REPUBLIC OF MALTA 1976 DECIMAL PROOF SET / ISSUED BY THE CENTRAL BANK OF MALTA / MINTED AT THE FRANKLIN MINT. An outer white protective sleeve is present, printed with the same text in gray ink. Documentation includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the Central Bank of Malta dated SEP 22 1976, featuring the printed signature of Lino Spiteri, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Also included are an informational card detailing the coin motifs and a card titled IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR COIN OF THE REALM PROOF SET. The reverse of the red insert is marked MADE IN U.S.A. in the lower right corner.
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