Egypt AH1279 20 Para KM-Pn12

Heritage sale 3008, lot 21120

Courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This is a bronze pattern 20 para struck for Egypt, dated 1279 AH. It was sold at Heritage Auctions World coin auction #3008 on Jan 2, 2011, lot #21120. The catalog description noted, "Abdul Aziz Bronze Pattern 20 Para AH1279 (1863), MS65 RB NGC, struck in the name of Said Pasha. A choice lustrous example of this rare pattern, one of the finest we have seen."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM-Pn12.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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