Obverse © Robert Cronjé – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
Obverse © Robert Cronjé – Reverse © Heritage Auctions
40 Para - Abdulaziz without flower
1277 (1870) year| Bronze | 25.63 g | 37.06 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Abdülaziz (1867-1876) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1277 (1870) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 40 Para (0.01) |
| Currency | Pound (1834-1916) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.63 g |
| Diameter | 37.06 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Mint name, regnal year and Islamic date
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
١٠
ضرب في
مصر
١٢٧٧
Translation:
10
Struck in
Egypt
1277
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#248.1 Narrow rim with beaded borderKM#248.2 Wide rim with dentilated border
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 40 Para - Abdulaziz (without flower) 1277 (1870) from Egypt made of Bronze weighing 25.63 g is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in Egypt. The coin was issued during the reign of Ismail Pasha, who was the Khedive of Egypt from 1863 to 1879. Ismail Pasha was known for his ambitious modernization projects, including the construction of the Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869. The coin's design, which features an image of Abdulaziz (without flower) and the year 1277 (1870) in Arabic script, reflects the country's transition towards modernity and its growing influence from European powers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 (1870) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Para - Abdulaziz (without flower) 1277 (1870) coin.
