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1 Cent - Sobhuza II
| Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) | 2.05 g | 17.78 mm |
| Issuer | Eswatini › Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
|---|---|
| King | Sobhuza II (1968-1982) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1983 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 SZL) |
| Currency | Lilangeni (1974-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 17.78 mm |
| Thickness | 0.94 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 February 2016 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Pineapple plant and fruit between value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 CENT 1974
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the proof coins dated 1974, 6,144 were minted in 1974 and 8,058 were minted in 1975.Interesting fact
The 1 Cent coin from Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland) features King Sobhuza II, who ruled the country from 1921 until his death in 1982. He was the longest-reigning monarch in African history, ruling for over 60 years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1983 | 1100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Sobhuza II 1974-1983 coin.