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1 Besa - Victor Emmanuel III
1909 year| Bronze | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 1 Besa (0.01) |
| Currency | Rupia (1893-1925) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#91292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in Arabic and Italian within circle
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
بلاد الصومال الايطاليانية
١
بيزا
1 BESA
1909
SOMALIA ITALIANA
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Besa - Victor Emmanuel III 1909 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Bronze weighing 2.5g is that it features a unique blend of Italian and Somali design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy, while the reverse side features a traditional Somali design, including a crescent moon and a five-pointed star. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Italian Somaliland, which was a colony of Italy from 1889 to 1941.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 R | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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