کاتالوگ
| توضیحات روی سکه | |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Arabic |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | اللة سلطان سعيد بن برغش بن سلطان حڢظی |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | |
| خط پشت سکه | Arabic |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | 5 ريال سكة سعيدية ١٢٩٩ عام |
| لبه | Reeded |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
1299 (1882) - ١٢٩٩ - 2 000 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 6904779090 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: The 1882 (AH 1299) Zanzibar 5 Riyal gold coin was issued under Sultan Barghash bin Said al-Busaidi (1870-1888). This era saw significant modernization and burgeoning trade for the East African Sultanate. Barghash, a reform-minded ruler, expanded Zanzibar's infrastructure and solidified its commercial dominance. This gold coinage symbolized Zanzibar's economic prosperity and independent monetary system amidst European influence, marking a high point in the Sultanate's autonomy.
Artistry: The 5 Riyal's design is defined by elegant Islamic epigraphy, characteristic of the region's coinage. No specific engraver