کاتالوگ
| توضیحات روی سکه | 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 |
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| خط روی سکه | Arabic, Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
STATE OF FUJAIRAH حُكومَة الفجَيرة ١٠٠ ريال الفجيرة الفجيرة الفجيرة 1970 ١٣٨٩ - 100 F . RIYALS [900] - (Translation: State of Fujairah 100 Fujairah Riyals Fujairah 1970 1389 100 F. Riyals [900]) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Buildings, Pope’s profile facing left at right |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | 1970 PILGRIM IN THE PHILIPPINES |
| لبه | Reeded |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1389 (1970) - ١٣٨٩ 1970 Proof - 290 1389 (1970) - ١٣٨٩ 1970 Proof Sets (Unlisted; All Fujairah) - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 4600979620 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This 100 Riyals gold coin, issued by Fujairah in 1970 under Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, commemorates Pope Paul VI's historic visit to the Philippines. Fujairah, then a Trucial State, actively issued commemorative coinage for international events during this era. This issue is notable for an Islamic state honoring a papal visit, reflecting a strategy to gain international recognition and revenue through numismatic programs before the formation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971.
Artistry: The specific engraver is uncredited, but the coin's design aligns with the modern commemorative stylistic school prevalent in European and American mints. The obverse typically features a dignified bust of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, rendered with realistic detail and Arabic legends. The reverse directly references the papal visit, likely depicting Pope Paul VI or a symbolic representation, executed with a clear, illustrative approach typical of high-quality medallic art.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine gold (20.73 grams, 35.5 mm), this issue typically exhibits excellent strike quality. High-points for wear or strike weakness include the uppermost features of the Sheikh's head covering and beard, and the Pope's miter and facial details. Examples often present with strong luster, sharp device-to-field contrast, and well-defined legends. Proof issues, common for such commemoratives, display deeply mirrored fields and frosted devices, indicative of superior production.