© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
1 Gunayh - Abd al-Azīz Gold Pattern
1370 (1951) year| Gold (.917) | 7.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Saudi Arabia › Saudi Arabia (1932-date) |
|---|---|
| King | Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman (1921-1953) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1370 (1951) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Gunayh (5) |
| Currency | Riyal (1925-1960) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#142328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Note: without "wahed"
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
جنيه عربي سعودي
ضرب في المكرّمة مكة
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Translation:
Saudi Arabian Pound
Struck in the Holy City of Mekka
1370
1
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Gold Pattern of KM#36 with different reverse legends (without "wahed")Proof uncirculated and unique. This is one of the world’s rarest proof pattern coinages, known only from this example. However, it is likely that at least two examples were struck, one of which was sent by the Royal Mint in London to Saudi Arabia for royal approval, but if this is the case its whereabouts is unknown.It should be noted that although the denomination is described as a Guinea, the weight is exactly that of the gold Sovereign.
Sold for $193,800
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Gunayh - Abd al-Aziz (Gold Pattern) 1370 (1951) from Saudi Arabia is that it was designed by the renowned British artist and engraver, George Kruger Gray. Gray was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the Saudi Arabian currency during the 1950s. The coin's design features an image of King Abd al-Aziz on the obverse side and the Saudi Arabian coat of arms on the reverse side, surrounded by intricate patterns and calligraphy. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and enthusiasts of Saudi Arabian history and culture.
