Coin – Gold zecchino La Valette 1557 – 1568

Antique coin 3.34 gr, 21 mm Order of St. John / Malta gold ducat or zecchino Grand Master La Valette 1557 – 1568 with St. John standing to right, presenting the banner of the Order to the grand master kneeling to left and Christ nimbate, within mandorla, flanked by five stars on right and four stars on left on the reverse.  Wording reads Da Michi Virtv Contra Hostes or Give me the strength against thy enemies.  Good strong strike with minimal wear as per foto.