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3 Dinars - Abdullah III Sheikh Abdullah; Pattern
1379 (1960) year| Gold | 8.02 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Emir | Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1950-1965) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1379 (1960) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 3 Dinars (3 KWD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1960-1990 and 1991-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.02 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#100555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boom sailing ship, a type of dhow, sailing to the right with a small flag on the left side. Islamic and Gregorian dates in Arabic below.
Script: Arabic
Lettering: ١٣٧٩ - ١٩٦٠
Translation: 1960 - 1379
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- Extremely rare; only 2 known coins- Undenominated; melt value at the time of issuance was equal to 3 Kuwaiti Dinars
- Arabic sources mention that the coin is made of pure gold, however, fineness was not specified.
- No official mention of this coin to date
- It's believed that this coin was gifted by Sheikh Abdullah himself to his guests
- In comparison with all Kuwaiti coins, the boom on the obverse of this coin is flipped and the water design under the boom is different
- Only Kuwait coin dated AH1379-1960
- Sold on 5/1/2016 for $17,000
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Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah (1895 – 24 November 1965) (Arabic: عبد الله الثالث السالم الصباح) was the 1st Emir of Kuwait and the Commander of the Military of Kuwait from 29 January 1950 until his death, and the eldest son of Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. As the eleventh ruler of the al-Sabah dynasty in Kuwait, he took power after the death of his cousin Sheikh Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He also ruled as regent upon the death of his father until the election of Sheikh Ahmad.
Unlike his predecessors, he was more pro-Arab than pro-British. He effectively ended the British "protectorate" status of Kuwait by signing a treaty with the British on 19 June 1961. He is regarded as the founder of modern Kuwait. He introduced the Constitution of Kuwait in 1962, followed by the parliament in 196
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 3 Dinars - Abdullah III (Sheikh Abdullah; Pattern) 1379 (1960) from Kuwait made of Gold weighing 8.02 g is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted. It is considered a collector's item and its value can appreciate over time, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists and coin collectors.
