1950 SOMALIA: 1 CENTESIMI – A Classic Coin for every World Coin Collection!!!

Description

1950 SOMALIA: 1 CENTESIMI
An Understated Classic Coin for every World Coin Collection!!!
1 Centesimo
1950
Brass (Cu 95%, Zn 5%) • 3 g • ⌀ 20 mm
KM# 1, Mintage: 4,000,000
I really want to say this coin is Uncirculated; the details and toning of the devices (and the eye appeal) are still Gorgeous and clean. The minute rolling folds in the elephants skin are still good and clear. It is in fantastic shape for a coin this age – nearly 75 years old, and it still has (although slightly blunted) original luster bloom.
Grading this coin? I would guess it would fall somewhere in the mid to low mint state. It can always improve, but, as I always say, this is the subjective opinion of a hobbyist and collector, not a professional, and you even have to question the professional opinion, too, because there is no clear objective science behind the gradation of coins, it is all a matter of opinion. So you advocate for yourself and grade it as you see it, if it passes your inspection you will soon have a Brilliant Collection. And that is Dropping Science: Honesty!!! The 'Finnosiane Coins and Collectibles' Virtue!!!
Obverse
Elephant head right, with at left the name of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOMALIA
ROMAGNOLI
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Reverse
Value within circle with star flanked by crescents above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA 1950
1 CENTESIMO
ضرب في روما سنة ١٣٦٩
Translation: minted in Rome, year 1369
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Rome, Italy (1911-date)
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