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Auction 10 21 Oct 2018
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Al-Nasir Ahmad ibn Yahya, 1948-1962. Gold Ahmadi Riyal (5 Sovereigns) AH 1371 (1952). "5" punched on obverse. KM cf. G17.1; Fr. cf. 8. AU. 35.43 g. PCGS MS 63
Struck with the dies for the silver Riyal, these gold coins often bear a countermark "4" to indicate their equivalence to 4 sovereigns. This is the first example we have seen stamped for 5 Sovereigns.
Al-Nasir Ahmad ibn Yahya, 1948-1962. Gold Ahmadi Riyal (5 Sovereigns) AH 1371 (1952). "5" punched on obverse. KM cf. G17.1; Fr. cf. 8. AU. 35.43 g. PCGS MS 63
Struck with the dies for the silver Riyal, these gold coins often bear a countermark "4" to indicate their equivalence to 4 sovereigns. This is the first example we have seen stamped for 5 Sovereigns.