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25 Lisente - Moshoeshoe II
| Copper-nickel | 3.5 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| King | Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1979-1989 |
| Value | 25 Lisente 0.25 LSL = USD 0.014 |
| Currency | Loti (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Woman in native costume weaving baskets
Script: Latin
Lettering: 25 LISENTE
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 25 Lisente coin featuring Moshoeshoe II, issued from 1979 to 1989, was the first coin in Lesotho's history to feature a Basotho king. Moshoeshoe II was the paramount chief of Lesotho from 1960 until his death in 1990, and his image on the coin was a symbol of national pride and identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Lisente - Moshoeshoe II 1979-1989 coin.
