Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1447 (2025) |
| Loại | Non-circulating coin |
| Mệnh giá | 100 Pounds (جنيه) |
| Tiền tệ | Pound (1916-date) |
| Chất liệu | Silver (.720) (280 Copper) |
| Trọng lượng | 30 g |
| Đường kính | 37 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Denomination and Dates |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Arabic (naskh), Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
جمهورية مصر العربية المتحف المصرى الكبير GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM ١٤٤٧ هـ ٢٠٢٥ م ١٠٠ جنيهاً (Translation: Arab Republic of Egypt The Grand Egyptian Museum 2025 AD 1447 Hijri 100 Pounds) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | At center King Tut Golden Mask |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic, Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | OPENING OF THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM 2025 ٢٠٢٥ افتتاح المتحف المصرى الكبير |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1447 (2025) - - 500 |
| ID Numisquare | 2632773190 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: Issued by Egypt in 2025, this 100 Pounds coin celebrates the iconic Gold Mask of Tutankhamun. While the year 1447 BC precedes Tutankhamun's reign, it firmly places the theme within the New Kingdom's Eighteenth Dynasty. This commemorative issue underscores the mask's universal recognition as a symbol of pharaonic power and archaeological marvels, reinforcing Egypt's profound historical identity and cultural legacy on a global stage.
Artistry: The coin's design meticulously features the revered Tutankhamun Gold Mask, a pinnacle of ancient Egyptian artistry. The engraver has rendered the mask's distinctive elements: the striped nemes headdress, the cobra and vulture uraeus, and the pharaoh's serene visage. The stylistic approach blends precise historical representation with modern numismatic relief, translating the original artifact's grandeur into a compelling two-dimensional medium, reflecting both reverence and interpretative skill.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .720 fine silver (72% silver, 28% copper), weighing 30 grams with a 37 mm diameter, this "GEM" designated issue indicates exceptional strike quality. High-points include the intricate uraeus, the fine striations of the nemes headdress, and the subtle contours of Tutankhamun's face. A "GEM" grade implies a full, sharp strike, likely exhibiting strong proof-like fields or brilliant uncirculated surfaces, with minimal contact marks, typical of premium modern commemoratives.