Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Italian Somaliland |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1909-1924 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 2 Bese (0.02) |
| Tiền tệ | Rupia (1893-1925) |
| Chất liệu | Bronze |
| Trọng lượng | 5 g |
| Đường kính | 25 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Luigi Giorgi |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#2 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Half-bust of Vittorio Emanuele III facing left. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
VITTORIO·EMANVELE·III·RE·D` ITALIA L.GIORGI (Translation: Vittorio Emanuele III King of Italy) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Value in Arabic and Italian in circle surrounded by name of ruling authority in Arabic and Italian. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | الصومال الإيطالي ١ بيزا 2 BESE 1924 R SOMALIA ITALIANA |
| Cạnh | Smooth |
| Xưởng đúc |
R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Số lượng đúc |
1909 R - - 500 000 1910 R - - 250 000 1913 R - - 300 000 1921 R - - 600 000 1923 R - - 500 000 1924 R - - 1 000 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 6629286530 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 2 Bese coin, issued for Italian Somaliland under Victor Emmanuel III, represents a crucial phase of Italian colonial administration in East Africa. Victor Emmanuel III, a keen numismatist, ensured high standards for coinage across his realm and territories. This issue, spanning 1909-1924, reflects Italy's consolidation of power and its efforts to establish a standardized currency system within the protectorate, replacing disparate local tenders with a distinctly Italian colonial monetary identity.
Artistry: The design adheres to the neoclassical realism prevalent in early 20th-century European coinage. While the specific engraver for this colonial issue is often uncredited, the style is consistent with master die-sinkers like Giuseppe Romagnoli. The obverse typically features a dignified bare head portrait of the monarch, facing left, conveying authority. The reverse design displays the denomination "2 BESE" in both Italian and Arabic, along with the date and a symbolic representation of Italian sovereignty, often the Savoyard shield or colonial eagle.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (5g, 25mm), this coin's high-points for grading include the highest strands of hair and the ear on the obverse portrait. On the reverse, critical areas for detail retention are the crown (if present), the central elements of any heraldic device, and the crispness of the dual-language inscriptions. Collectors should seek examples with a strong, even strike, free from planchet imperfections or significant environmental damage, which is common for bronze colonial issues circulated in challenging climates.