Danh mục
| Mô tả mặt trước | |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Arabic |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | اللة سلطان سعيد بن برغش بن سلطان حڢظی |
| Mô tả mặt sau | |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Arabic |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau | 5 ريال سكة سعيدية ١٢٩٩ عام |
| Cạnh | Reeded |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1299 (1882) - ١٢٩٩ - 2 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 6904779090 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
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