1 Shilingi

発行体 Tanzania
年号 1966-1984
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Shilingi
通貨 Shilling (1966-date)
材質 Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
重量 8 g
直径 27.74 mm
厚さ 1.62 mm
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Medal alignment ↑↑
彫刻師 Christopher Ironside
流通終了年
参考文献 KM#4, Schön#5
表面の説明 Depiction of President J. K. Nyerere facing left flanked by flowers and the country name to the left of the date above.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 TANZANIA 1982 RAIS WA KWANZA
(Translation: Tanzania 1982 The First President)
裏面の説明 Hand holding torch to the left with the denomination in words above and in numerals below.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 SHILINGI MOJA 1
(Translation: ONE SHILINGI 1)
Reeded
鋳造所 Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
鋳造数 1966 - London Mint; Minted in 1965-1966 - 48 000 000
1966 - London Mint; Proof - 5 500
1972 - Llantrisant Mint - 10 000 000
1974 - Llantrisant Mint - 10 000 000
1975 - Llantrisant Mint - 5 000 000
1977 - - 5 000 000
1980 - - 10 000 000
1981 - -
1982 - - 10 000 000
1983 - - 10 000 000
1984 - - 10 000 000
Numisquare ID 7983005910
追加情報

Historical Context: The 1 Shilingi coin, issued by Tanzania from 1966 to 1984, represents a pivotal era. Debuting with a 1966 currency reform, it circulated throughout Julius K. Nyerere's presidency, Tanzania's first leader and architect of Ujamaa socialism. This coinage served as a tangible symbol of the newly formed nation's independence, its developing national identity, and its ambitious socio-economic policies during the early years of the Tanzanian Republic.

Artistry: The coin's design showcases a post-colonial nationalistic aesthetic. The obverse features a realistic, dignified portrait of President Julius K. Nyerere, facing right, encircled by the legend "RAIS WA KWANZA WA TANZANIA JULIUS K. NYERERE". The style, typical of modern Commonwealth coinage, prioritizes clear portraiture. The reverse prominently displays the iconic Mwenge wa Uhuru (Torch of Freedom) over a map of Tanzania, with the national motto "UHURU NA UMOJA" (Freedom and Unity), symbolizing national unity and enlightenment.

Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel), this 8-gram, 27.74mm coin typically exhibits a robust strike. Key high-points for grading include Nyerere's hair and ear on the obverse, and the flame of the Torch of Freedom and map outline on the reverse. While the durable alloy resists significant wear, these areas are prone to early circulation abrasion. Well-preserved examples display full luster, often with a cartwheel effect, and sharp delineation of lettering and design elements.

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