HomeFleur-de-coin.comMain ScreenAvailable coins Malta 2 euros 2008 - The eight-pointed Maltese cross Return to Previous PageClick here to return to the previous page Krause - Mishler KM# 132 Details The Maltese cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian warriors known as the Knights Hospitaller or Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of four "V"-shaped arms joined together at their bases, so that each arm has two points. Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel) Edge Combination of the number 2 and two Maltese Crosses, repeated six times Mintage 9,960,000 pieces User Details GradeCondition of coinSelect the grade of the coin in your possession [ Not Selected ] Proof Brilliant Uncirculated Uncirculated Almost uncirculated Extremely fine Very fine Fine Very good Good Purchase priceOriginal price (€)How much did you pay for this coin? We will use this information to generate anonymous statistics Current PricePrice today (€)How much is this coin worth today?You can submit your own evaluation and we will use it to generate anonymous statistics Comments Manage CollectionCreate a collector Account and login in order to build and manage your collection online Manage Swap ListCreate a collector Account and login in order to make your Swap List available to other collectors Users offering this coin for exchange collector Evaluation Swap list Ευάγγελος Δημίου Available