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25 Emalangeni - Sobhuza II 75th Anniversary of the King; obverse trial
| Issuer | Kingdom of Swaziland (1968-2018) |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter right-facing bust of King Sobhuza II, depicted in traditional Swazi royal regalia including an ornate beaded necklace and a feathered headdress. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine portraiture detail capturing the King's beard and facial features. The curved legend 'KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND' arcs along the upper periphery, while 'SOBHUZA II' appears in larger lettering along the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Entirely blank field serving as an obverse trial piece, with a small rectangular stamp reading 'MET' incused at the bottom of the die, likely a metallurgical or assay control mark applied during the trial production process. The field shows the characteristic surface of an unfinished or test reverse, with no additional design elements, legends, or imagery present. |
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