Italian Somaliland 2 Bese - Victor Emmanuel III, 1909 – 1924

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Italian Somaliland Italian Somaliland
Currency Rupia (1893 – 1925)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Bese
Year 1909 – 1924
Ruler Victor Emmanuel III (1900–1941)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Bese from Italian Somaliland. Issued from 1909 to 1924. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 5 g.

Obverse
Half-bust of Vittorio Emanuele III facing left. (Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy)
Reverse
Value in Arabic and Italian in circle surrounded by name of ruling authority in Arabic and Italian.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1924 R 1M — 27%
1923 R 500K — 11%
1921 R 600K — 20%
1913 R 300K — 14%
1910 R 250K — 30%
1909 R 500K € 54,00 44%

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