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50 Centesimi Trial
1950 year| Billon (.250 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Italian Somaliland (Somalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Trust Territory of Somaliland (1950-1960) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1950 |
| Value | 50 Centesimi (0.50) |
| Currency | Somalo (1950-1962) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle; outside the legend and the date: above in Italian, below in Arabic.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA - 1950
50 CENTESIMI
ضرب في روما سنة ١٣٦٩
Translation: minted in Rome, year 1369
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centesimi (Trial) 1950 from Italian Somaliland (Somalia) made of Billon (.250 silver) is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin's obverse depicts a camel, while the reverse shows a traditional Somali hut and a palm tree. This design was intended to reflect the country's rich cultural heritage and natural resources, but it was ultimately rejected in favor of a more conventional design featuring the Italian king, Victor Emmanuel III. As a result, the Pattern 50 Centesimi (Trial) 1950 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
