Summary
1 Seniti, Issued by Tonga, 1974
Mint not recorded
Obverse Description
Draped bust of the king facing 3/4 rioght; around, TAUFA'AHUA TUPOU IV 1974
Reverse Description
The Giant Tortoise called Tu'i Malila advancing to left; around below, 1 SENITI
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
"The oldest tortoise ever recorded, and one of the oldest individual animals ever recorded, was Tu'i Malila, which was presented to the Tongan royal family by the British explorer Captain Cook shortly after its birth in 1777. Tui Malila remained in the care of the Tongan royal family until its death by natural causes on May 19, 1965. This means that upon its death, Tui Malila was 188 years old." Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoise
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 11 Oct 1984
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Date Issued
1974 AD
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.74 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#27a
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins