Malta, 1974 AD., Republic, Giovanni Francesco Abella commemorative, 2 Liri, KM 24.

Malta, Republic, Giovanni Francesco Abella commemorative, engraver: ?, 1974 AD.,
2 Liri (Maltese Pounds) (ø 32 mm / 9,96 g), 0.987 silver, 10,00 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 25.000 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: MALTA , legend below crowned Maltese arms with supporters, motto "VIRTVTE - ET - CONSTANTIA" on ribbon.
Rev.: GIOV. FRANCESCO ABELA / £M 2 / 1974 - 1582/1655 , his bust facing half left, wearing mantle with Maltese cross on shoulder, value and dates flanking.
KM 24 .

Year / Mintage
1974 / 25.000

Giovanni Francesco Abela (1582–1655) was a Maltese of noble birth who in the early 17th century wrote an important work on Malta, Della Descrittione di Malta isola nel Mare Siciliano: con le sue antichità, ed altre notizie, "description of Malta, island in the Sicilian sea, with its antiquities, and other information".

More on https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Francesco_Abela