目录
| 正面描述 | Coat of Arms. `Al Fujairah` in Arabic on both flags; normally on the left flag, and mirrored on the right flag. Gold fineness in oval at lower right |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Arabic, Latin |
| 正面铭文 |
STATE OF FUJAIRAH حُكومَة الفجَيرة ١٠٠ ريال الفجيرة الفجيرة الفجيرة 1969 ١٣٨٨ - 100 F . RIYALS [900] - (Translation: State of Fujairah 100 Fujairah Riyals Fujairah 1969 1388 100 F. Riyals [900]) |
| 背面描述 | Four shields (Apollo 11, Apollo 10, Apollo 9, and a 4th shield) on moon background at left, heads of the 3 astronauts of Apollo XII with their names aligned on large shield at right |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 | APOLLO 11 APOLLO X STAFFORD YOUN CERNAN Mc DIVITT SCOTT SCHWEICKART APOLLO IX CHARLES CONRAD RICHARD GORDON ALAN BEAN APOLLO XII |
| 边缘 | Reeded |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
1388 (1969) - ١٣٨٨ 1969 Proof - 3 040 1388 (1969) - ١٣٨٨ 1969 Proof Sets (KM#PS6) - 1388 (1969) - ١٣٨٨ 1969 Proof Sets (Unlisted; KM#4,5,9,10) - 1389 (1970) - ١٣٨٩ 1970 Proof - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 3571047650 |
| 附加信息 |
Historical Context: The Fujairah 100 Riyals "Mohammed Apollo XII" gold coin, struck 1969-1970, emerges from a pivotal era for the Trucial States under Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi. As an emirate on the cusp of forming the UAE, Fujairah, like its neighbors, used commemorative coinage for international recognition. This specific issue celebrates the momentous Apollo XII lunar mission, underscoring the ruler's engagement with global scientific achievement and attracting numismatic interest to the burgeoning state.
Artistry: The design of this 35.5mm gold piece reflects a mid-20th century commemorative style, likely by a European private mint. The obverse typically features a dignified portrait of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, rendered with regal formality and contemporary precision, alongside Arabic inscriptions. The reverse dramatically illustrates the Apollo XII theme, depicting an astronaut on the lunar surface or the spacecraft, symbolizing humanity's leap into space. The ruler's name integrated with the mission title underscores a direct royal dedication.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine gold, this 20.73-gram coin generally exhibits excellent strike quality, benefiting from the metal's malleability. Key high-points for wear on the obverse include the ruler's hair and cheekbone. On the reverse, critical details are the astronaut's helmet visor, lunar module edges, and regolith texture. Collectors should seek strong, unbroken luster across the fields, indicative of a well-preserved brilliant uncirculated or proof-like strike, with minimal bag marks or contact abrasions.