Catalogue
| Émetteur | Fujairah |
|---|---|
| Année | 1970 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 100 Riyals |
| Devise | Riyal (1966-1973) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Poids | 20.73 g |
| Diamètre | 35.5 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 1973 |
| Référence(s) | KM#24, Fr#7, Schön#18 |
| Description de l’avers | 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 |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Arabic, Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
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]) |
| Description du revers | Buildings, Pope’s profile facing left at right |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 1970 PILGRIM IN THE PHILIPPINES |
| Tranche | Reeded |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1389 (1970) - ١٣٨٩ 1970 Proof - 290 1389 (1970) - ١٣٨٩ 1970 Proof Sets (Unlisted; All Fujairah) - |
| ID Numisquare | 4600979620 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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.