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50 Qirsh - Abdulaziz Gold Pattern

1277 (1872) year
Gold (.875) - -
Description
Issuer
Egypt
Sultan
Abdülaziz (1867-1876)
Type
Pattern
Year
1277 (1872)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
50 Qirsh (0.50)
Currency
Pound (1834-1916)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#195104
Rarity index
100%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Qirsh - Abdulaziz (Gold Pattern) 1277 (1872) from Egypt made of Gold (.875) is that it was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for the Egyptian government during the 19th century.