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½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III
| Silver (.917) | 5.8319 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1919 |
| Value | ½ Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1893-1925) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.8319 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
SOMALIA ITALIANA
MEZZA
RUPIA
نصف روپیه
R·
1919
Translation:
Italian Somalia
Half
Rupia
Half Rupia
R·
1919
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
The ½ Rupia coin from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Silver (.917) weighing 5.8319 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Victor Emmanuel III, who was the King of Italy from 1900 to 1946, and also the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941. This coin was issued during the period of Italian colonization in Somalia, which lasted from 1889 to 1941. The coin's design features the king's effigy on one side and the coat of arms of Italy on the other, symbolizing the colonial power's influence on the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 R | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 R | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 R | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 R | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 R | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III 1910-1919 coin.
