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5 Pounds 50th anniversary of Death of Sculptor Mukhtar
1404 (1984) year| Silver (.720) | 17.5 g | 37.0 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1404 (1984) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 37.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Bust of Mahmoud Mukhtar to the left
Lettering: الذكرى الخمسون لوفاة المثال مختار
Translation: The 50th anniversary of Death of sculptor Mukhtar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mahmoud Mokhtar (May 10, 1891 – March 28, 1934) was an Egyptian sculptor. He attended the College of Fine Arts in Cairo upon its opening in 1908 by Prince Yusuf Kamal, and was part of the original "Pioneers" of the Egyptian Art movement. Despite his early death, he greatly impacted the realization and formation of contemporary Egyptian art. His work is credited with signaling the beginning of the Egyptian modernist movement, and he is often referred to as the father of modern Egyptian sculpture.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of the renowned Egyptian sculptor, Mukhtar. The coin's design features a portrait of Mukhtar, along with some of his most notable works, highlighting his contributions to the art world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1404 (1984) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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