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Category: World Coins

SOMALILAND, 10 SHILLINGS, SAGITTARIUS, 2006

W063

Nickel, AU

25.4 mm (1”), 9.3 grams

HISTORY: (Researching)

OBVERSE: “SAGITTARIUS” is a constellation in the Southern Hemisphere, and the 9th sign of the zodiac. It is portrayed by an archer, often as a centaur (shown here). The astrological symbol, shown in the lower left quadrant of this coin, is an arrow intersected by a short, perpendicular line. The date “2006” is offset at the bottom to the right of a mint mark. Beaded rim.

REVERSE: “BANKA SOMALILAND” top, “TEN SOMALILAND SHILLINGS” bottom, “10/-“ center. Beaded rim.

EDGE: Smooth.