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1 Pysa - Barghash
1299 (1882) year| Copper | 6.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Zanzibar (Tanzania) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Barghash bin Said (1870-1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1299 (1882) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Pysa (1⁄136 ZZY) |
| Currency | Ryal (1882-1908) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#4347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Scales with date inbetween
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٢٩٩
Translation: 1299
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was made from 1883 till 1891, all with date AH1299.Interesting fact
The 1 Pysa - Barghash 1299 (1882) coin from Zanzibar (Tanzania) is unique in that it was made of copper, a metal that was not commonly used in coinage at the time. Most coins from this era were made of silver or gold, but the use of copper for this coin reflects the economic and cultural influences of the region. The coin's design, which features a depiction of a barghash, a type of small boat used in Zanzibar, also highlights the island's maritime history and trade connections.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1299 (1882) | 4640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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