Mokorotlo Hat-wearing Woman weaves Basotho Basket & King Moshoeshoe II 25 Lisente Lesotho Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making
Mokorotlo Hat-wearing Woman weaves Basotho Basket & King Moshoeshoe II 25 Lisente Lesotho Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making Reverse: Woman wearing Mokorotlo Hat weaves Basotho Basket Lettering: 25 LISENTE Obverse: King Moshoeshoe II -- uniformed bust 1/4 left Lettering: KINGDOM OF LESOTHO H.M.MOSHOESHOE II 1979 Features Issuer Lesotho King Moshoeshoe II (1966-1990, 1995-1996) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1979-1989 Value 25 Lisente 0.25 LSL = USD 0.016 Currency Loti (1980-date) Composition Copper-nickel Weight 3.5 g Diameter 21.7 mm Shape Round Technique Milled Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Number N# 4426 References KM# 20, Schön# 22 Wikipedia: A mokorotlo is a type of straw hat widely used for traditional Sotho clothing, and is the national symbol of Lesotho. An image of the Mokorotlo appears on the Lesotho flag, and on Lesotho license plates. The design is believed to have been inspired by the conical mountain Mount Qiloane. It is known as “molianyeoe”, wh