Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan, Coin from Samoa
CoinSilver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan

The currency of Samoa is the Tālā, the name of which is a transliteration of the English words Dollar; it was introduced in 1967. On coinage sometimes the English word is inscribed, especially on commemorative and bullion coins not intended to circulate within the country.

Samoa has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the silver half ounce (1/2 oz silver) format, such as this one.

This coin is part of the 2020 Serpent of Milan collection, issued by the the Scottsdale Mint. This series embodies the history and design of Middle Age Milan.

The historic image depicted on the 1/2 oz silver coin is the emblem of the illustrious Visconti of Milan, one of Italy's most powerful families. The Visconti coat of arms features the "Biscione" serpent swallowing a child. This symbol can be found today in select Milanese locations, and is also featured within the logo of Italian automobile maker Alfa Romeo.

MintScottsdale Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 17,000
Obverse
Samoa / Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan - obverse photo

Within a wide beaded rim, the obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Samoa. It consists of a shield, the lower two-thirds of which have five stars representing the constellation of the Southern Cross; the upper third depicts a beach and a coconut palm. The shield is surmounted by a cross with rays radiating from its centre, and is superimposed on two concentric circles representing the world, and an olive branch wreath - as in the United Nations Badge. On a ribbon below, the motto FA'AVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA, meaning "God be the Foundation of Samoa".

Around above, the name of the country and the date of issue: SAMOA · 2020. Below, the face value 1 TALA.

The precious metal content 0.5 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER is inscribed around left and around right.

Obverse Inscription SAMOA · 2020 1 TALA 0.5 TROY OUNCE 999 FINE SILVER
Reverse
Samoa / Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan - reverse photo

Within a decorated border, the reverse design shows "the Serpent of Milan" symbol - a snake swallowing a child.

There is no inscription.

Reverse Inscription (none)
EdgeMilled interruptedEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (15,000 coins) or Antique (2,000 coins).
Packaging: sealed in a protective capsule.

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Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan: Known varieties
Variety Antique Finish
Images Samoa / Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan / Antique Finish - obverse photo Samoa / Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan / Antique Finish - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 2,000 (included in total)
Details

Brilliant Uncirculated coin with antique finish.

See also

Coins in the Serpent of Milan series include:
- 1 oz Gold, Serpent of Milan 2020
- 1/5 oz Gold, Serpent of Milan 2020
- 1 oz Silver, Serpent of Milan 2020
- 1/2 oz Silver, Serpent of Milan 2020

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Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan: Details
CountrySamoa
CurrencyTala
Coin TypeSilver Half Ounce (1/2 oz), Bullion
Issued2020
Effigy / SymbolCoat of Arms of Samoa
Face Value1 (x Tala)
Total Mintage17,000
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size27.0000 mm
Mass15.5500 g
OCC IDNXYD-ONZC-PAVG-OVRB
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Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan: Photo 2020 Samoa Serpent of Milan Half-Ounce Silver Antique-Proof Coin / thumbnail 2020 Samoa Serpent of Milan Half-Ounce Silver Antique-Proof Coin
Copyright: Scottsdale Mint
Notes: Antique finish.
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Silver Half Ounce 2020 Serpent of Milan: Photo 2020 Samoa Serpent of Milan Half-Ounce Silver Antique-Proof Coin / thumbnail 2020 Samoa Serpent of Milan Half-Ounce Silver Antique-Proof Coin
Copyright: Scottsdale Mint
Notes: Antique finish.
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