50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II Independence

Features

Issuer Lesotho
King Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1976
Value 50 Maloti
Currency Non-circulating Loti (1966-1980)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 19.0 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
57629
References KM# 14,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 16
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

10th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse

Arms with supporters within circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KINGDOM OF LESOTHO
1966-1976
10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Reverse

Elizabeth II Young bust right divides dates

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 MALOTI
1931-1976
45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH

Edge

Reeded

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
ND (1976)  700 33%
ND (1976)  Photo 1 910 83% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence)
Katz
Auction 44
Lot 825
Internet Archive
18 Jun 2021 ND (1976) – Proof USD 323.01
(EUR 300.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Maloti - Moshoeshoe II (Independence)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 76
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 291.79
(EUR 271.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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