10 Maloti - Valley Forge - 250th anniversary of the Birth of George Washington (1982)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Maloti |
| Catalog Number | KM# 41 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1 |
| 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
VALLEY FORGE
Description:
The reverse features a poignant portrayal of General George Washington during one of the most critical moments in the American Revolution. In the harsh winter, amid the immense hardships faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Washington is depicted kneeling in a moment of solitary prayer, seeking guidance and strength from God against the woods in the background. Birth and issue years frame the portrait accompanied by his name curves above, and inscription of the event "VALLEY FORGE" curves below completing the design with clean minimalist composition.
1732 GEORGE WASHINGTON 1982
VALLEY FORGE
Description:
The reverse features a poignant portrayal of General George Washington during one of the most critical moments in the American Revolution. In the harsh winter, amid the immense hardships faced by the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, Washington is depicted kneeling in a moment of solitary prayer, seeking guidance and strength from God against the woods in the background. Birth and issue years frame the portrait accompanied by his name curves above, and inscription of the event "VALLEY FORGE" curves below completing the design with clean minimalist composition.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 4,200 | Proof | Unknown |