Italian Somaliland ½ rupia, 1910 - 1919

Information

NumberKM# 5
CountryItalian Somaliland
PeriodRupia (1909 - 1924)
RulerVittorio Emanuele III
CurrencyItalian Somaliland rupia
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ rupia
Melt value5.83 XAGg x 0.917 = 8.88 USD
Year1910 - 1919
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.917
Weight (g)5.83
Diameter (mm)24
Thickness (mm)1.6

Obverse:

½ rupia 1910 - 1919, Italian Somaliland

Royal family 

Description
Victor Emmanuel III (King of Italy)

Legend
L.GIORGI
VITTORIO EMANVELE III RE D'ITALIA

Creators: Evaristo Luigi Giorgi (L.GIORGI)

Reverse

½ rupia 1910 - 1919, Italian Somaliland

Crowns  Plant 

Legend
MEZZA RUPIA
R
SOMALIA ITALIANA
نصف روپیه

Creators: Evaristo Luigi Giorgi

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1919R200.000---$ 291
1915R50.000--
1913R100.000--
1912R100.000--
1910R400.000--


Collection

1919$ 291  
1915$ *****  
1913$ *****  
1912$ *****  
1910$ *****