© Abdullah Zafar
© Abdullah Zafar
5 Lisente - Letsie III
1994 year| Brass | 4.1 g | 23.25 mm |
| Issuer | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| King | Letsie III (1990-1995, 1996-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Lisente 0.05 LSL = USD 0.0029 |
| Currency | Loti (1966-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#29376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Number 5, Value LIST
Landscape, Aloe plant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LISENTE
5
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Lisente coin featuring King Letsie III, issued in 1994, was the first coin in the history of Lesotho to bear the image of a reigning monarch. This was a significant departure from the country's previous coinage, which had featured various national symbols and landmarks. The introduction of the king's image on the coin was seen as a symbol of national pride and unity, and marked a new era in Lesotho's numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lisente - Letsie III 1994 coin.
