250 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - Papal Visit "Pope John Paul II" (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 250 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 51 |
| Weight (g) | 15.98 |
| Diameter (mm) | 28 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 2416.34 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 15.5 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
10 MALOTI
Description:
The obverse presents the crowned coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, featuring a koena (crocodile) on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons, an assegai (lance) and a knobkierie (club). To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basotho horses. In the foreground there is a ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: KHOTSO, PULA, NALA (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), complete with date below. The country name around above.
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
KHOTSO PULA NALA
10 MALOTI
Description:
The obverse presents the crowned coat of arms of the Kingdom of Lesotho, featuring a koena (crocodile) on a Basotho shield. This is the symbol of the dynasty of Lesotho's largest ethnicity, the Bakoena. Behind the shield there are two crossed weapons, an assegai (lance) and a knobkierie (club). To the left and right of the shield are supporters of the shield, two Basotho horses. In the foreground there is a ribbon with the national motto of Lesotho: KHOTSO, PULA, NALA (Sesotho, to English: Peace, Rain, Prosperity), complete with date below. The country name around above.
Reverse
Lettering:
KETELO EA NTATE EA HALALELANG 1988
POPE JOHN PAUL II
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely modeled left-facing portrait of Pope John Paul II wearing papal vestments fastened at the neck, with his name below. The 1988 date incorporated into the surrounding legend "KETELO EA NTATE EA HALALELANG 1988" (Sesotho, to English: VISIT OF THE HOLY POP 1988). John Paul II, elected pope in 1978, became one of the most widely traveled pontiffs and an influential international religious figure, framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
KETELO EA NTATE EA HALALELANG 1988
POPE JOHN PAUL II
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely modeled left-facing portrait of Pope John Paul II wearing papal vestments fastened at the neck, with his name below. The 1988 date incorporated into the surrounding legend "KETELO EA NTATE EA HALALELANG 1988" (Sesotho, to English: VISIT OF THE HOLY POP 1988). John Paul II, elected pope in 1978, became one of the most widely traveled pontiffs and an influential international religious figure, framed by distinctive decorative teeth rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 750 | Proof | Unknown |