Malta 5 liri Revolt Against the French 1801 History PR 68 PCGS silver coin 1998

The Malta 5 Liri silver coin of 1998 commemorates the historic Maltese uprising against French rule, represented through a medal marking the bicentenary period 1798–1998. Struck in Proof and certified PCGS PR68, the coin combines Maltese history, military heritage and national symbolism. The reverse depicts a suspended commemorative medal hanging from a broad folded ribbon. Its circular medallion bears two palm branches tied with a bow, while the dates 1798 and 1998 flank the design; the denomination appears above. This imagery recalls the Maltese resistance that began in 1798 following the French occupation and ultimately contributed to the end of French control in 1800. The obverse displays Malta’s national coat of arms: a shield with the George Cross and vertical heraldic stripes, surmounted by a mural crown and framed by detailed olive and palm branches tied by a ribbon. The 1998 date completes this attractive historical Proof, whose mirrored silver surfaces and PCGS certification make it a desirable addition to Malta and European history collections.

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