1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook, Samoa

1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook, Samoa, 1970 obverse image1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook, Samoa, 1970 reverse image
1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Samoa flagSamoa
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook Reference Price

Reference Price

$9.99-$23.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Bust James Cook facing right, waves below.

Engraver:

James Berry

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Samoa divides date, denomination below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

SAMOA I SISIFO 19 70 PAAVAE I LE ATUA SAMOA $1

Reverse:

JAMES COOK EXPLORER of the PACIFIC 1769-1779

1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Tala - Tanumafili II James Cook sizes
  • Weight:27.11 g
  • Diameter:38.8 mm
  • Thickness:3.1 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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