50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - 110th anniversary of the King Moshoeshoe death - Pattern "Coin alignment" (1980)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# Pn16 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 42 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 3.1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
| Trial Strike |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MOSHOESHOE I
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the country name "KINGDOM OF LESOTHO" and his name below the image.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
MOSHOESHOE I
Description:
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of King Moshoeshoe II wearing traditional attire, an ornate patterned headband with feather, braided hair and a neck ornament, surrounded by the country name "KINGDOM OF LESOTHO" and his name below the image.
Reverse
Lettering:
KHOTSO PULA NALA
1980
ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 50 MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents two elements, crocodile motifs with textured bodies and open jaws, an ear of corn with layered husks dividing by a traditional Basotho hat, its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief, in the front of a diamond. The surrounding motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and 1980 date below, while the denomination 50 Maloti "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER "left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
KHOTSO PULA NALA
1980
ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 50 MALOTI
Description:
The reverse presents two elements, crocodile motifs with textured bodies and open jaws, an ear of corn with layered husks dividing by a traditional Basotho hat, its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief, in the front of a diamond. The surrounding motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and 1980 date below, while the denomination 50 Maloti "right" and the weight, purity, and metal content ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER "left" are inscribed close to the bottom rim..
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10 | Unknown |