© Gamal Elgamassy
© Gamal Elgamassy
5 Pounds Dar Al Hilal - Taha Hussein
1413 (1992) year| Silver (.720) | 17.5 g | 37.2 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Period | Arab Republic of Egypt (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1413 (1992) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 EGP = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Pound (1916-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 37.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#61316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Bust right of Taha Hussein
Designer: Ibrahim El Helw
Comment
Information:- Dar Al-Hilal was founded in 1892 by Jurji Zaydan, a journalist from Beirut who had come to Egypt in the 1880s. The first issue of the monthly was published in September 1892. After Jurji Zaydan's death the journal was edited by his sons, Emile and Shukri Zaydan.
- Taha Hussein was one of the most influential 20th-century Egyptian writers and intellectuals, and a figurehead for the Arab Renaissance and the modernist movement in the Arab world. He is also known as "The Dean of Arabic Literature". He is best known for his autobiography, Al-Ayyam (الأيام, The Days) which was published in English as An Egyptian Childhood (1932) and The Stream of Days (1943).
- This coin is incorrectly attributed to Naguib Mahfouz in the Krause-Mishler standard catalogue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Taha Hussein, a renowned Egyptian writer and intellectual, on its obverse side. Hussein was a prominent figure in Egyptian literature and was known for his contributions to the country's cultural and intellectual development. The coin's design serves as a tribute to his legacy and highlights the importance of intellectual and cultural achievements in Egyptian society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1413 (1992) | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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