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| Эмитент | Samoa |
|---|---|
| Год | 1967 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Sene (0.01 WST) |
| Валюта | Tala (1967-date) |
| Состав | Bronze (Copper 97%, Zinc 2.5%, Tin 0.5%) |
| Вес | 1.7500 g |
| Диаметр | 17.53 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#1, Schön#1 |
| Описание аверса | Portrait of Malietoa Tanumafili II facing left. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO HP (Translation: Western Samoa) |
| Описание реверса | Southern Cross surrounds denomination in wreath, date above. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | 1967 SE 1 NE |
| Гурт | Smooth |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1967 - - 500 000 1967 - Proof - 15 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 4520243960 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: The 1967 1 Sene, featuring Malietoa Tanumafili II, marks a pivotal moment in Samoan numismatic history. Issued five years post-independence (1962), this coin introduced Samoa's national currency, the Sene and Tala, replacing the New Zealand Pound. Malietoa Tanumafili II, as O le Ao o le Malo for life, guided Samoa's formative years. This inaugural issue, KM#1, symbolizes the nation's newfound economic autonomy and identity.
Artistry: The 1967 1 Sene exhibits a modern, post-colonial aesthetic, likely influenced by British Royal Mint engravers. The obverse presents a dignified effigy of Malietoa Tanumafili II, rendered with clear, realistic lines. The reverse prominently features a traditional Samoan tanoa (kava bowl), a culturally significant artifact, encircled by the denomination "1 SENE" and the year "1967". This design effectively blends the head of state's authority with a powerful symbol of Samoan cultural heritage.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, 0.5% Tin), this 17.53 mm, 1.75-gram coin displays typical modern base metal qualities. High-points for grading include Malietoa Tanumafili II's hair and brow on the obverse, and the tanoa bowl's rim and legs on the reverse. Well-struck examples exhibit sharp detail in these areas and clear lettering. Lower-grade specimens often show flatness on high-points and diminished luster, typically a satiny sheen.