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20 Para - Said Pasha Pattern
1279 (1863) year| Bronze | 9.96 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1861-1867) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1279 (1863) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 20 Para (0.005) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.96 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#184744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription between two beaded listels. In the center, value and milesime.
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٢٠
بارة
١٢٧٩
Edge
Plain
Comment
Information:In the time of, Egypt's Wali -Viceroy - Muhammad Said (1854-1863) ,the national debts increased and more coins were minted in Paris, in addition to the ones minted in Egypt, both minted in the name of Sultan Abdulaziz. However, this pattern was minted in the name of the Wali.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Para - Said Pasha (Pattern) 1279 (1863) from Eyalet of Egypt (Egypt) made of Bronze weighing 9.96 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse features Arabic script and a depiction of the Egyptian coat of arms, while the reverse features a pattern of stars and crescents, which was a common motif in Islamic art. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between Europe and the Middle East during the 19th century.
