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50 Centesimi
1950 year| Billon (.250 silver) (Copper (.500) Zinc (.100) Nickel (.100)) | 3.8 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Trust Territory of Somaliland (1950-1960) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50) |
| Currency | Somalo (1950-1962) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) (Copper (.500) Zinc (.100) Nickel (.100)) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle; outside the legend and the date: above in Italian, below in Arab.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA - 1950
50 CENTESIMI
ضرب في روما سنة ١٣٦٩
Translation: Struck in Rome, year 1369
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centesimi 1950 coin from Italian Somaliland is that it features a unique blend of metals, including billon (which is an alloy of silver and other metals), copper, zinc, and nickel. This blend gives the coin a distinctive weight and composition that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centesimi 1950 coin.
