Medal - United Nations Mali

€1.00
LocationUnited Kingdom
Year1978
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight11.60 g
Diameter32 mm
Thickness1.9 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeAlbert Michini
Reference(s)
Obverse description14th century Royal Mali ceremony, which includes three freemen blowing horns, three men hoisting flags, twelve Mandekalu warriors wielding tambas and shields, the royal interpreter holding a staff with outstretched arms, a farariya resting his hands on the pommel of his sword with the point touching the ground, and the mansa sitting on his throne holding a staff with an ornate carpet laid out in front of him
Obverse letteringMALI am
Obverse scriptLatin, Latin (cursive)
Reverse descriptionUnited Nations logo in center above wreath with United Nations in 5 languages (Spanish, English, French, Chinese, & Russian) around the perimeter of coin.
Reverse letteringNACIONES UNIDAS ∙ UNITED NATIONS ∙ NATIONS UNIES ∙ 联合国 ∙ ОБЪЕДИНЕННЫЕ НАЦИИ ∙ JP
Reverse scriptChinese (simplified), Cyrillic, Latin
Engraver(JP)
John Pinches Medallist Ltd,London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)
MintageND (1978) JP - Proof -
Catalog ID7271292970
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