400th Anniversary of the University of Malta
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1993
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400th Anniversary of the University of Malta
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On 12 November 1592 the Collegium Melitense was set up and run by the Jesuits. In August 1561 Pope Pius IV issued a Bull by means of which he empowered the Jesuits to confer degrees in Philosophy and Theology, but they also taught grammar and the humanities. In 1768 Grand Master Pinto expelled the Jesuits from Malta and confiscated all their properties. The revenue generated from these properties was utilised to set up and maintain the Pubblica Università di Studi Generali. The University stopped teaching during the brief French interlude (1798-1800), but it resumed functioning in October 1800. During the 19th century, the University underwent a series of changes in its statutes and regulations to come in line with universities in the United Kingdom. In 1937 the University obtained the right to use the word "Royal" in its title. This was dropped in 1974 when Malta became a Republic.
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Type
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Denomination
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Diameter (mm)
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Gross Weight (g)
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Finesse
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Designer
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Mint
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Mintage
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Silver Proof
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Lm5
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38.61
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28.28
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0.925
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Noel Galea Bason
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Royal Mint, UK
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1,000
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