{"product_id":"1966-lesotho-silver-50-cent-licente-coin-unc-0-900-silver-28-1g","title":"1966 Lesotho Silver 50 Cent Licente Coin UNC - 0.900 Silver 28.1g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; color: #2F4F4F; border-bottom: 2px solid #DAA520; padding-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n    1966 Lesotho Silver 50 Cent Licente Coin UNC - 0.900 Silver 28.1g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0; padding: 12px; background: #FFF5F5; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #A52A2A; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n      COMBINED SHIPPING AVAILABLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Lesotho\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1966\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e 50 Licente (50 Cents)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 90% Silver (.900) — 28.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e UNC (Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"padding: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"color: #556B2F;\"\u003eMint Error:\u003c\/b\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #1E90FF; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #F8F8F8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      DETAILED DESCRIPTION:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n      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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Portrait of King Moshoeshoe II of Lesotho\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e National coat of arms of Lesotho with independence commemorative legend\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 38.0 mm | \u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 28.1 g | \u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 90% Silver (.900)\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eSilver Content:\u003c\/b\u003e ~0.813 troy oz ASW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      No wear, full original mint lustre. A rare and historically important African independence silver coin in exceptional uncirculated condition.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0; padding: 20px; background-color: #FFF; border: 1px solid #EEE; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cb\u003eCOIN CARE:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Kept in protective holders — Ready for your collection\u003cbr\u003e\n      Extra photos available anytime - just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 16px; color: #1E90FF; padding: 15px; border: 1px dashed #1E90FF; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n      Looking for specific items? I have many other coins that aren't listed. 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