10 Cents Long-Tailed Hermit, Copper-Nickel

€6,030.00
IssuerBelize (1973-date)
Year1974
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1885-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness1.50 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Michael Rizzello
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#40
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Belize within wreath. Beaded circle around the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBELIZE SUB UMBRA FLOREO 1974 FM
(Translation: I flourish in the shade.)
Reverse descriptionLong-tailed hermit (Phaethornis superciliosus) facing right on a tree branch. Beaded circle around the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTEN CENTS
EdgeReeded
Mint(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1974 FM - Matte - 27 000
1974 FM - Proof - 21 000
Catalog ID3501000130
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