1 Pysa - Barghash (Pattern) 1299 (1882) front 1 Pysa - Barghash (Pattern) 1299 (1882) back
1 Pysa - Barghash (Pattern) 1299 (1882) photo
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1 Pysa - Barghash Pattern

1299 (1882) year
Nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Zanzibar (Tanzania)
Sultan
Barghash bin Said (1870-1888)
Type
Pattern
Year
1299 (1882)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
1 Pysa (1⁄136&nbspZZY)
Currency
Ryal (1882-1908)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#114262
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Scales with date in between

Script: Arabic

Lettering: ١٢٩٩

Translation: 1299

Comment

Pattern of KM#1

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Pysa - Barghash (Pattern) 1299 (1882) from Zanzibar (Tanzania) made of Nickel is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing in the world. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and collectors of African coins.