Italian Somaliland 1 Besa - Victor Emmanuel III, 1909
Information
Country
Italian Somaliland
Italian Somaliland
Currency
Rupia
(1893 – 1925)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Besa
Year
1909
Ruler
Victor Emmanuel III
(1900–1941)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Besa from Italian Somaliland. Issued in 1909. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Half-bust of Vittorio Emanuele III facing left (Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy Trial)
- Reverse
- Value in Arabic and Italian within circle
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 R | — | € 970,00 |
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