5 Pounds 15th Hijrah Century; Trial Strike
1400 (1979) year| Silver | 14.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Sudan |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1969-1985) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1400 (1979) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Pounds (5 SDP) |
| Currency | First pound (1956-1992) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.55 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#114748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Small circle countermark applied at 07:00
Script: Arabic
Comment
According to Stephen Album Rare Coins:4-coin proof set, 1979-AH1400, including 5 pounds (14.55g), 10 pounds (28.61g), 25 pounds (3.95g), 50 pounds (8.43g), trial strike proof set with different weights than the circulation coins, each with a small circle countermark applied at 07:00 on reverse, set of 4 coins, Proof, RR.
We are aware of only 5 sets of these 'patterns' with the circle countermark.
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Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Pounds (15th Hijrah Century; Trial Strike) 1400 (1979) from Sudan is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial strike, which means that it was not intended for circulation and was instead used as a test piece to evaluate the quality of the minting process. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable addition to any collection of rare and unusual coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400 (1979) | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds (15th Hijrah Century; Trial Strike) 1400 (1979) coin.
