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5 Sene - Tanumafili II Silver Proof issue
| Issuer | Samoa |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Value | 5 Sene |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust of Malietoa Tanumafili II facing left, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail. The circular legend reads MALIETOA TANUMAFILI II SAMOA I SISIFO, divided by two small stars flanking the date 1974 at the base of the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed naturalistic depiction of a pandanus fruit (pineapple-like tropical plant), shown in three-quarter view with radiating leaves and a prominently textured cone, positioned to the right of the field. The denomination numeral 5 appears in large bold characters to the upper left, with the legend SENE inscribed beneath it. The initials of the engraver appear in small characters near the lower right rim. |
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