10 Tālā - Tanumafili II Captain James Cook; Silver Proof issue
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 31.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 10 Tala 10 WST = USD 3.57 |
| Currency | Tala (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Portrait of J. Cook above HMS Resolution.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BICENTENARY·CAPTAIN JAMES COOK·1779
1728-79
H.M.S. RESOLUTION
1979 JB
Engraver: George James Berry
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Captain James Cook; Silver Proof issue) 1979 coin from Samoa features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Captain James Cook, a famous British explorer and navigator who was the first European to sight Samoa in 1768.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Tālā - Tanumafili II (Captain James Cook; Silver Proof issue) 1979 coin.
