Coinsberg

50 Maloti (King Moshoeshoe I's death) – Lesotho

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 110th anniversary of the death of King Moshoeshoe I

Lesotho

Context

Year: 1980

Issuer: Lesotho

Ruler: Moshoeshoe II

Currency:

Loti

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 33.62 g

Silver weight: 31.10 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #27

Numista: #99991

Value

Exchange value: 50 LSL

Bullion value: $90.21

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of King Moshoeshoe I.

Inscription:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

MOSHOESHOE I

Translation:

KINGDOM OF LESOTHO

MOSHOESHOE I

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Diamond center with hat, left corn ear, right alligator. Date, weight, and value below.

Inscription:

KHOTSO PULA NALA

1980

ONE OUNCE FINE SILVER 50 MALOTI

Script: Latin

Edge

Finely milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1980	—	2,500
1980	—	7,500	Proof

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Lesotho

10 Maloti

1980

250 Maloti