10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - FAO (1969)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 11 |
| Weight (g) | 39.94 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 6039.35 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
* LESOTHO 1969 *
* MOSHOESHOE *
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 legend accompanied by date "LESOTHO 1969" and his name below the image.
* LESOTHO 1969 *
* MOSHOESHOE *
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 legend accompanied by date "LESOTHO 1969" and his name below the image.
Reverse
Engraved by D. Tupasela
Lettering:
⋆ F.A.O. KHOTSO PULA NALA ⋆
A
D. TUPASELA
⋆ 10 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The obverse features a farmer dressed in simple working clothes and traditional Basotho hat "its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief", plowing a field with two oxen, a powerful symbol of traditional agriculture in Lesotho and hard work. The figure stands in front of the plow, guiding it across the land, while the oxen move forward in a steady motion. Behind them, a series of horizontal landscapes, suggesting cultivated fields and open countryside. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and the motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and denomination below along two stars on both sides with the mint mark.
⋆ F.A.O. KHOTSO PULA NALA ⋆
A
D. TUPASELA
⋆ 10 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The obverse features a farmer dressed in simple working clothes and traditional Basotho hat "its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief", plowing a field with two oxen, a powerful symbol of traditional agriculture in Lesotho and hard work. The figure stands in front of the plow, guiding it across the land, while the oxen move forward in a steady motion. Behind them, a series of horizontal landscapes, suggesting cultivated fields and open countryside. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and the motto of the country "KHOTSO PULA NALA" (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), around above and denomination below along two stars on both sides with the mint mark.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 A | 3,000 | Paris Mint, Proof | Unknown |