4 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 front 4 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 back
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4 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III Trial Strike

1910 year
Pewter - -
Description
Issuer
Italian Somaliland (Somalia)
King
Victor Emmanuel III (1900-1941)
Type
Pattern
Year
1910
Value
4 Bese (0.04)
Currency
Rupia (1893-1925)
Composition
Pewter
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#195137
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The A Pattern 4 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III (Trial Strike) 1910 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Pewter is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples existing in the numismatic world. It is considered a trial strike, meaning it was not officially released into circulation, but was instead produced as a test or sample coin. This fact alone makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of African currency.