½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 front ½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 back
½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 photo
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½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III Trial Strike

1910 year
Silver (.917) 2.1960 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Italian Somaliland (Somalia)
King
Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941)
Type
Pattern
Year
1910
Value
½ Rupia
Currency
Rupia (1893-1925)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Weight
2.1960 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#99682
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
SOMALIA ITALIANA
MEZZA
RUPIA
R
·1910·
PROVA

Translation:
Italian Somalia
One half Rupee

Engraver: Luigi Giorgi

Interesting fact

The Pattern ½ Rupia - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike and never entered circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1910 R - - - - - -

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