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1 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
1974 year| Brass | 1.69 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tonga |
|---|---|
| King | Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV (1965-2006) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 1 Seniti (0.01 TOP) |
| Currency | Pa'anga (1967-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 October 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#5193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Tu'i Malila, the Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata) from Madagascar, allegedly given to the Tongan Royal Family around 1777.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 SENITI
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are several versions but Tu'i Malila was allegedly given to the Tongan Royal Family by Captain Cook (or one of his crew members) around 1777. Tu'i Malila was at least 188 when she died in 1965 and at that moment the oldest land animal ever. She had been believed to be a male throughout her life, but after examination after her dead it turned out she was a female.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Seniti coin from Tonga is that it features a portrait of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, who reigned from 1965 until his death in 2006. He was the longest-reigning monarch in Tongan history and was known for his efforts to modernize the country while still maintaining its traditional culture and values.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Seniti - Taufa'ahau Tupou IV 1974 coin.
