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2 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III
1909 year| Bronze | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| King | Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 2 Bese (0.02) |
| Currency | Rupia (1893-1925) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#29422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
بلاد الصمال الاطاليانية
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بيزات
2 BESE
1909
SOMALIA ITALIANA
Engraver: Luigi Giorgi
Interesting fact
The A Pattern 2 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III 1909 coin from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Bronze weighing 5g is a rare and unique coin that is highly sought after by collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1909, during the height of the Italian colonial empire, and features an image of Victor Emmanuel III, the King of Italy at the time, on one side, and an image of a bese, a traditional Somali coin, on the other. This coin is a fascinating piece of history that showcases the intersection of Italian and Somali cultures during the colonial era.
