½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1915 front ½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1915 back
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½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III Trial

1915 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Italian Somaliland (Somalia)
King
Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941)
Type
Pattern
Year
1915
Value
½ Rupia
Currency
Rupia (1893-1925)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#195127
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The Pattern ½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial) 1915 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Silver is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage for the Italian colony of Somalia, and it features the image of King Victor Emmanuel III on one side and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.