2 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - FAO (1969)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 9 |
| Weight (g) | 7.98 |
| Diameter (mm) | 22 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1206.66 |
| 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
⋆ 2 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The obverse depicts a farmer dressed in simple working clothes and traditional Basotho hat "its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief", carefully holding a bundle of harvested grain. His posture emphasizes diligence and respect for the harvest. Behind him stretches a cultivated field, symbolizing agricultural progress. and mountains rising above the horizon. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and motto of 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
⋆ 2 MALOTI ⋆
Description:
The obverse depicts a farmer dressed in simple working clothes and traditional Basotho hat "its woven surface, decorative horizontal bands and geometric patterns rendered in frosted relief", carefully holding a bundle of harvested grain. His posture emphasizes diligence and respect for the harvest. Behind him stretches a cultivated field, symbolizing agricultural progress. and mountains rising above the horizon. The surrounding Latin legend "F.A.O." and motto of 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 |