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10 Shillings Virgo; Full leaves
2012 year| Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 6.25 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Somaliland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 10 Shillings (10 SLS) |
| Currency | Shilling (1994-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#258112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Virgin angel, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ VIRGO ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2012
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings (Virgo; Full leaves) 2012 coin from Somaliland features a unique design that represents the zodiac sign of Virgo, with a brass center depicting a woman holding a sheaf of grain, surrounded by a copper-nickel ring with a pattern of leaves. This coin is interesting because it combines both metallic and non-metallic materials in its design, making it a distinctive and eye-catching collector's item.
