Italian Somaliland 1 besa, 1909 - 1921

Information

NumberKM# 1
CountryItalian Somaliland
PeriodRupia (1909 - 1924)
RulerVittorio Emanuele III
CurrencyItalian Somaliland rupia
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination1 besa
Year1909 - 1921
Edge typeSmooth
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionBronze
Weight (g)2.5
Diameter (mm)20
Thickness (mm)1

Obverse:

1 besa 1909 - 1921, 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

1 besa 1909 - 1921, Italian Somaliland

Legend
1 BESA
١ بيزا
R
SOMALIA ITALIANA
بلاد الصومال الايطاليانية

Creators: Evaristo Luigi Giorgi

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1921R500.000---$ 62
1913R500.000--
1910R500.000--
1909R2.000.000--


Collection

1921$ 62  
1913$ *****  
1910$ *****  
1909$ *****  
Offers
-user1909 $ 64-user1909 $ 67-user1909 $ 87-user1910 $ 114