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1 Rupia - Vittorio Emanuelle III
1910 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 1 Rupia |
| Currency | Rupia (1893-1925) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#29424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
SOMALIA ITALIANA
PROVA
UNA
RUPIA
١
روپية
R.
1910
Translation: Proof
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Rupia - Vittorio Emanuelle III 1910 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Silver is that it features a unique blend of Italian and Somali cultural elements. The coin's design includes the portrait of King Vittorio Emanuelle III on one side, while the other side features a depiction of a Somali warrior, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence between the two nations during the time of Italian colonial rule in Somalia.
