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1 Somalo Trial
1950 year| Billon (.250 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Trust Territory of Somaliland (1950-1960) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 1 Somalo |
| Currency | Somalo (1950-1962) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle; outside the legend and the date: above in Italian, below in Arabic.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA - 1950
1 SOMALO
ضرب في روما سنة ١٣٦٩
Translation: minted in Rome, year 1369
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Somalo (Trial) 1950 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Billon (.250 silver) is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse depicts a camel, while the reverse shows a traditional Somali hut and a palm tree, surrounded by the inscription "SOMALIA ITALIANA" and the date "1950." This design was intended to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and natural resources, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a more conventional design featuring the Italian coat of arms. As a result, the Pattern 1 Somalo (Trial) 1950 has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African history.