10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - Coronation of King Letsie III (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.61 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 69.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.62 |
| 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:
H.M. KING LETSIE III. CORONATION
. 31ST OCTOBER 1997 .
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely left-facing formal portrait of King Letsie III engraved with facial details, his distinctive curly hair, beard, and mustache, the "31ST OCTOBER 1997" date of event curved below the image and the surrounding legend of event "H.M. KING LETSIE III. CORONATION".
H.M. KING LETSIE III. CORONATION
. 31ST OCTOBER 1997 .
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely left-facing formal portrait of King Letsie III engraved with facial details, his distinctive curly hair, beard, and mustache, the "31ST OCTOBER 1997" date of event curved below the image and the surrounding legend of event "H.M. KING LETSIE III. CORONATION".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 500 | Proof | Unknown |