1 Tala - Tanumafili II Charles Lindbergh; Silver Proof issue

Features

Issuer	Samoa
Ruling authority	Malietoa Tanumafili II (1962-2007)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1977
Value	1 Tala 1 WST = USD 0.37
Currency	Tala (1967-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	30.40 g
Diameter	38.8 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 72889
References	KM# 26a 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.

Commemorative issue

50th Anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic flight.

Obverse

National arms above value.

Lettering:
SAMOA I SISIFO
FAAVAEILE ATUA SAMOA
$1

Reverse

Bust of Charles Lindbergh at left with plane above, Eiffel tower at right, Statue of Liberty at left, ocean in background.

Lettering:
Lindbergh Flight
1927
1977

Engraver: George James Berry

Edge

Reeded

See also

• Sculpture
• Tower
• Plane or aircraft

• 1 Tala - Tanumafili II (Charles Lindbergh)
• 100 Tala (Charles Lindbergh)

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Numista Rarity index: 85

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Bullion value: USD 21.28

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