250 Shillings Napoleon
2001 year| Silver (.925) | 20.14 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Somalia |
|---|---|
| Period | Somali Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 250 Shillings (250 Shilin) 250 SOS = USD 0.44 |
| Currency | Shilling (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.14 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Effigy of emperor Napoleon I, dates below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· EMPEROR NAPOLEON I ·
1769-1821
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 250 Shillings (Napoleon) 2001 coin from Somalia is that it features an image of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military and political leader, on one side, and the Somali coat of arms on the other. This is a unique feature, as most coins from Somalia depict the country's leaders or national symbols. The use of Napoleon's image may have been a nod to the historical figure's influence on the region, as Somalia was once a French colony.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Shillings (Napoleon) 2001 coin.
