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500 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II Moshoeshoe I
1980 year| Gold (.917) | 33.93 g | 36.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| King | Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 500 Maloti 500 LSL = USD 29 |
| Currency | Loti (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 33.93 g |
| Diameter | 36.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#99993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hat within diamond at center, corn ear at left, alligator at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KHOTSO PULA NALA
1980
ONE OUNCE FINE GOLD 500 MALOTI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Moshoeshoe I) 1980 coin from Lesotho is that it features a portrait of King Moshoeshoe II, who was the paramount chief of the Basotho people and the founder of the Basotho Nation. He played a significant role in the history of Lesotho, leading the country to independence from British colonial rule in 1966. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and contributions to the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Moshoeshoe I) 1980 coin.
