15 Riyals - Saqr (Rome) 1970 front 15 Riyals - Saqr (Rome) 1970 back
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15 Riyals - Saqr Rome

1970 year
Silver (.925) 45 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Ras al-Khaimah (United Arab Emirates)
Ruling authority
Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1948-2010)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1970
Value
15 Riyals
Currency
Riyal (1966-1973)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
45 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1973
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#38008
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Overlapped heads of Giuseppe Mazzini, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Goffredo Mameli, all facing right. These were the main and most popular personages of the Roman Republic declared in 1849

Script: Latin

Lettering:
★ ROMA
1870-1970 ★
ROMANA
RESPUBLICA
1849
SDG

Translation:
Rome
1870-1970
Roman Republic
1849
SDG

Engraver: Prof. Di Gioandomenico

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Estimated Mintage.

Part of 2 Proof Sets:
KM#PS3: Rome Centennial - Full Set (8 coins)
KM#PS7: Rome Centennial - Silver Set (3 coins)

KM#PS3:

© Image courtesy of V.L. Nummus

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Saqr (Falcon) monument located in Ras al-Khaimah, which is a symbol of the emirate's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  2000 - - - - - -

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