750 Dirhams - Zayed IYC, Piedfort

发行方 United Arab Emirates
年份 1980
类型 Coin pattern
面值 750 Dirhams
货币 Dirham (1973-date)
材质 Gold (.900)
重量 34.34 g
直径 27 mm
厚度
形状 Round
制作工艺 Milled
方向 Medal alignment ↑↑
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 KM#P2
正面描述 Denomination in Arabic characters surrounded by name of the country Mintmark: CHI
正面文字 Arabic, Latin
正面铭文 الامارات العربية المتحدة ٧٥٠ درهماً [CHI] UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(Translation: United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams)
背面描述 Arab child on horse divides emblems of UNICEF (left) and IYC (right). Dates at the bottom.
背面文字 Arabic, Latin
背面铭文 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD ١٤٠٠ 1980
(Translation: 1400 1980)
边缘 Reeded
铸币厂 CHI
Valcambi SA, Balerna,Switzerland
铸造量 1400 (1980) CHI - ١٤٠٠ 1980 Proof - 100
Numisquare 编号 2499176980
附加信息

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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