2 1/2 Riyals - Saqr

Emittente Ras al-Khaimah
Anno 1970
Tipo Non-circulating coin
Valore 21/2 Riyals (2.5)
Valuta Riyal (1966-1973)
Composizione Silver (.925)
Peso 7.50 g
Diametro 27 mm
Spessore
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento
Incisore/i
In circolazione fino al 1973
Riferimento/i KM#29, Schön#5
Descrizione del dritto Head of Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad bin Salem Al Qasimi with headdress 1/4 right within circle flanked by stars
Scrittura del dritto Arabic
Legenda del dritto صَقر بن محمّد بن سَالِم القَاسمي 1970 - ١٣٩٠
(Translation: Saqr bin Mohammad bin Salem Al Qasimi 1970 - 1390)
Descrizione del rovescio Falcon within circle
Scrittura del rovescio Arabic, Latin
Legenda del rovescio ★ 21/2 RIYALS ١/٢ ٢ ريال ★ GOVERNMENT OF RAS AL KHAIMA
(Translation: 21/2 Riyals Government of Ras al-Khaimah)
Bordo Reeded
Zecca
Tiratura 1390 (1970) - 1970 - ١٣٩٠ - 6 000
ID Numisquare 7668321250
Informazioni aggiuntive

Historical Context:Issued in 1970, this 2 1/2 Riyals coin marks a pivotal era under Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi (1948-2010). As a British protectorate, Ras al-Khaimah was on the cusp of independence and UAE formation (1971-72). These early Riyal issues underscore the emirate’s sovereignty and distinct identity prior to federal integration, reflecting Sheikh Saqr’s leadership in a transforming region.

Artistry:The design exemplifies a modernist numismatic style prevalent in Gulf states, likely executed by European mints. While the engraver is unrecorded, the aesthetic combines traditional Arabic

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