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1966 Lesotho Silver 50 Cent Licente Coin UNC - 0.900 Silver 28.1g
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1966 Lesotho Silver 50 Cent Licente Coin UNC - 0.900 Silver 28.1g
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- Country: Lesotho
- Year: 1966
- Denomination: 50 Licente (50 Cents)
- Composition: 90% Silver (.900) — 28.1g
- Grade: UNC (Uncirculated)
- Mint Error: N/A
DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
This is a magnificent 1966 Lesotho 50 Licente silver coin in Uncirculated condition — a large, heavy 90% silver piece struck to commemorate the independence of Lesotho, making it one of the most historically significant coins ever issued by this small landlocked kingdom entirely surrounded by South Africa.
The 1966 Lesotho independence coinage series marks the birth of the Kingdom of Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) as a sovereign nation on October 4, 1966, under King Moshoeshoe II. This commemorative 50 Licente is part of the first coinage ever issued in Lesotho's name — a landmark numismatic event for the country and a highly collectible piece of African independence-era history. The coin bears a portrait of King Moshoeshoe II on the obverse and the national coat of arms on the reverse, both rendered with exceptional detail and struck to proof-like quality standards.
At 28.1 grams of 90% silver, this is a substantial coin with real bullion weight — containing approximately 0.813 troy ounces of pure silver — giving it both collector and precious metal appeal. Independence-era African silver coins of this quality and provenance are increasingly scarce in the market and command strong premiums among world coin collectors.
Obverse: Portrait of King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho
Reverse: National coat of arms of Lesotho with independence commemorative legend
Diameter: 38.0 mm | Weight: 28.1 g | Composition: 90% Silver (.900)
Silver Content: ~0.813 troy oz ASW
No wear, full original mint lustre. A rare and historically important African independence silver coin in exceptional uncirculated condition.
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