750 Dirhams - Zayed IYC, Piedfort

Emitent United Arab Emirates
Rok 1980
Typ Coin pattern
Nominał 750 Dirhams
Waluta Dirham (1973-date)
Skład Gold (.900)
Waga 34.34 g
Średnica 27 mm
Grubość
Kształt Round
Technika Milled
Orientacja Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) KM#P2
Opis awersu Denomination in Arabic characters surrounded by name of the country Mintmark: CHI
Pismo awersu Arabic, Latin
Legenda awersu الامارات العربية المتحدة ٧٥٠ درهماً [CHI] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(Translation: United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams)
Opis rewersu Arab child on horse divides emblems of UNICEF (left) and IYC (right). Dates at the bottom.
Pismo rewersu Arabic, Latin
Legenda rewersu INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD ١٤٠٠ 1980
(Translation: 1400 1980)
Krawędź Reeded
Mennica CHI
Valcambi SA, Balerna,Switzerland
Nakład 1400 (1980) CHI - ١٤٠٠ 1980 Proof - 100
ID Numisquare 2499176980
Dodatkowe informacje

Historical Context: Issued in 1980, this 750 Dirhams gold piedfort commemorates the International Year of the Child (IYC), a 1979 United Nations initiative. It reflects the United Arab Emirates’ nascent global role under its founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. This high-denomination piece underscores the young nation's commitment to humanitarian causes and youth welfare, a core tenet of Sheikh Zayed's governance during rapid national development.

Artistry: The design, likely by uncredited mint engravers, embodies a modern commemorative style, integrating traditional Islamic numismatic elements with contemporary iconography. The obverse features a dignified portrait of Sheikh Zayed, rendered with realistic detail, framed by Arabic legends for the issuing authority and denomination. The reverse presents an emblematic representation of the International Year of the Child, depicting stylized figures or symbols of care, accompanied by dates and IYC legends.

Technical/Grading: As a piedfort, this coin's exceptional thickness and weight (34.34g for 27mm) necessitate multiple, high-pressure strikes. This yields a superior technical strike, with full details evident even on high relief points like Sheikh Zayed's ghutra and facial features. Collectors should seek strong, unimpaired cartwheel luster and sharply defined devices. Weakness is rare; grading primarily focuses on surface preservation and contact marks, given the inherently high strike quality.

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