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5 Santīmāt
1308 (1891) year| Bronze | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Comoro Islands |
|---|---|
| Sultan | Said Ali bin Said Omar of Bambao (1886-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1308 (1891) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1889-1945) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Script: Arabic
Lettering:
٥ س
دولة نجزيجة
حرسها اللة
١٣٠٨
Translation:
5 Centimes
State of Ngazidja
God guard it
Year 1308
Engraver: Henri-Auguste Patey
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Comoro Islands 5 Santīmāt coin from 1891 is interesting because it features a unique blend of Islamic and French influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Al-Sultán Muhammad al-Khalífah" in Arabic, indicating the Islamic heritage of the Comoro Islands, while the reverse side features the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" and a depiction of a compass, reflecting the country's colonial history under French rule. This blend of cultures and influences makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1308 (1891) A | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Santīmāt 1308 (1891) coin.