10 Dinars - Isa (Isa Town) 1388 (1968) front 10 Dinars - Isa (Isa Town) 1388 (1968) back
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10 Dinars - Isa Isa Town

1388 (1968) year
Gold (.917) 16 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Bahrain
Emir
Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (1961-1999)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1388 (1968)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
10 Dinars 10 BHD = USD 27
Currency
Dinar (1965-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
16 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87752
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms in the center of the octagon.
Town name, state name and dates in both Arabic and English.
No denomination.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
مدينة عيسى
البحرين
١٣٨٨-١٩٦٨ 1388-1968
BAHRAIN
ISA TOWN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Previously referenced as KM#9 then X#M1

Isa Town (Arabic: مدينة عيسى‎‎) is a high class town located in Bahrain in the north central part of the country. The name Isa refers to Isa ibn Salman Al Khalifah, the ruler of Bahrain from 1961 to 1999.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Dinars - Isa (Isa Town) 1388 (1968) coin from Bahrain is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of the Isa Town, which is a historic town located in the northern part of Bahrain, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional Bahraini boat, known as a "dhow," which is a symbol of the country's maritime heritage. The coin's gold composition and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1388 (1968)  3000 - - - - - -

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