1 Dinar (IYC) 1399 (1979) front 1 Dinar (IYC) 1399 (1979) back
1 Dinar (IYC) 1399 (1979) photo
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1 Dinar IYC

1399 (1979) year
Silver (.900) 31.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Iraq
Period
Republic (1958-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1399 (1979)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Dinar (دينار) 1 IQD = USD 0.00076
Currency
Dinar (1931-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
31.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#63039
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Child's laureate head right within circle

Script: Arabic

Lettering:
أطفال اليوم
أبطال الغد

Translation:
The children of today
are the heroes of tomorrow

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Dinar (IYC) 1399 (1979) coin from Iraq is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the ancient Mesopotamian king, Sargon the Great, while the reverse side features the iconic Ishtar Gate, which was one of the eight gates of the ancient city of Babylon. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's history and cultural identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1399 (1979)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dinar (IYC) 1399 (1979) coin.