10 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II - George Washington - 250th anniversary of the Birth of George Washington (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 40 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 41.4 |
| 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:
1732 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1982
FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT
Description:
The reverse features an elegant left-facing portrait of George Washington rendered in fine detail. His distinctive eighteenth-century hairstyle, facial features, period clothing, and decorated formal collar are carefully engraved and rendered with remarkable precision. Birth and issue years frame the portrait accompanied by his name curves above, and inscription "FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT" curves below completing the design with clean minimalist composition.
1732 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1982
FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT
Description:
The reverse features an elegant left-facing portrait of George Washington rendered in fine detail. His distinctive eighteenth-century hairstyle, facial features, period clothing, and decorated formal collar are carefully engraved and rendered with remarkable precision. Birth and issue years frame the portrait accompanied by his name curves above, and inscription "FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT" curves below completing the design with clean minimalist composition.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 7,355 | Proof | Unknown |