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1 Centesimo Trial
1950 year| Brass | - | - |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Trust Territory of Somaliland (1950-1960) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 1 Centesimo (0.01) |
| Currency | Somalo (1950-1962) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value within circle with star flanked by crescents above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA 1950
1 CENTESIMO
ضرب في روما سنة ١٣٦٩
Translation: minted in Rome, year 1369
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Centesimo (Trial) 1950 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Brass is a rare and unique coin, with only 100,000 minted. It was designed by Italian engraver and sculptor, Giuseppe Aureliano, and features a portrait of King Umberto II of Italy on the obverse side, and the coat of arms of Italian Somaliland on the reverse side. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
